CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TECHNICIAN

The primary purpose of this position is to lead child development program assistants at entry level through target levels and provide guidance in conducting daily activities with children, room arrangements and enhancements, guidance techniques, interaction with children, meal service, and to ensure appropriate development care and instruction for children in assigned area of responsibility is provided in the child development program. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the Education and Training Technician Series, 1702 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-4, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of an extensive body of childcare policies and directives requiring extended training and experience to perform a variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems; knowledge of child development, theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and nutritional development; expanded knowledge of a CDC operation, to include addressing emergencies, recognizing and preventing child abuse and neglect, oversight of child care methods and procedures, management of staff members, knowledge of registration procedures, intake and output of children, required paperwork and reports, ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with parents, staff, and other professional contacts. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to the work. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, technical school, junior college, college, or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of and training in Early Childhood education. Knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, procedures, and processes. Skill in effectively working and communicating orally with children and adults using courtesy and tact. Ability to gather, maintain and compile pertinent data. Ability to lead employees in the accomplishment of work assignments. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Orients new employees to their duties of providing a classroom environment conducive to the proper care and learning for children. Communicates with parents on a regular basis. Conducts and documents an initial parent conference for all children within their first 60 days of attendance. Develops and implements daily lesson plans. Develops and submits weekly lesson plans to the Training and Curriculum Specialist for approval not later than one week prior to implementation date. Follows established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.