From Directors, Trainers, Teachers, and Child Care Assistants

Position: Various (from Directors, Trainers, Teachers, and Child Care Assistants)
Summary

The USCG Community Services Command (CSC) is seeking top talent to support Coast Guard members, their families, and the broader community through exceptional retail, service, and business programs.

Summary

The USCG Community Services Command (CSC) is seeking top talent to support Coast Guard members, their families, and the broader community through exceptional retail, service, and business programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/02/2025 to 04/01/2026

Salary $50,000 to - $100,000 per year

Varies

Pay scale & grade NF 1 - 4

Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Kodiak, AK

Alameda, CA

Petaluma, CA

New London, CT

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Washington, DC

Hyannis, MA

Provincetown, MA

Cape May, NJ

Aguadilla, PR

Bayamon, PR

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - may apply to support professional development training. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-may vary. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Positions range from Full time to part time and intermittent. Service Excepted

Promotion potential

4 - Varies. NF-1, NF-2, NF-3, or NF-4:
Full Performance Level

Job family (Series)

* 1702 Education And Training Technician

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number DEST-CEB Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Locations - Base Cape Cod:
Cape Cod, MA;
Base Alameda:
Alameda, CA;
Training Center Petaluma:
Petaluma, CA;
Training Center Cape May:
Cape May, NJ;
Base National Capital Region:
Washington, DC;
Base Kodiak:
Kodiak, AK;
Base San Juan:
Bayamon, PR;
Coast Guard Academy:
New London, CT; and Base Borinquen:
Aguadilla, PR.

Duties

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Are you passionate about early childhood education? The Coast Guard Child Development Centers (CDCs) are hiring dedicated professionals for roles ranging from Directors, Trainers, Teachers and Child Care Assistants in our nationally accredited programs. Coast Guard provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of our Military Families.

Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact. Explore openings at various locations by visiting  and clicking "Careers." Apply today and be part of something bigger!

Responsibilities

Plans and executes physical, cognitive, communicative, socioemotional, adaptive and age-appropriate early childcare developmental experiences with a variety of material for each child. Implements age-appropriate curriculum and activities. Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive child interactions with other children and adults. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and the command.

Maintains program participation data and completing required daily reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Authorization to work in the United States.

Ability to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years.

Civilian Medical Clearance is Examination is performed at baseline/preplacement and then every two years for every position type listed.

Qualifications

At the NF01 level:

Child Care Assistant Developmental:

Minimum:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate and must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

3. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

At the NF02 level:

Child Care Assistant:

Minimum:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate.

2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

3. One year of general experience working with children in a group program with children and/or youth.

4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

Lead Child Care Assistant:

Minimum:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate.

2. Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

3. One year of general experience working with children. working in a group program with children and/or youth.

4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

At the NF03 level:

Child Care Teacher:

Minimum:

1. Two year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary…