ASST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR
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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Child Development Director and Assistant Director Positions:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) which education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-10 which includes experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. Additional examples of specialized experience include:
Specialized experience in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to:
1) Manage the operation of a child care center. 2) Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults. 3) Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. 4) Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-08 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service. OR Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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:
1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. 2. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. 3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. 4. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. 5. Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. 6. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) which education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-10 which includes experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. Additional examples of specialized experience include:
Specialized experience in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to:
1) Manage the operation of a child care center. 2) Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults. 3) Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. 4) Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-08 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service. OR Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE:
You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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:
1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. 2. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. 3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. 4. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. 5. Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. 6. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action. 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.
- Department:
1701 General Education And Training - Salary Range:
$58,260 to $75,740 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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