Assistant Child Development Center Director

A high-quality child development program is essential to the mission readiness and well-being of our military community. At Beale Air Force Base, home of the U-2 Dragon Lady and the nation's Global Hawk fleet, our Child Development Center is committed to delivering exceptional care and educational experiences for the children of our dedicated service members. As the Assistant Child Development Center Director, you will be a vital part of our leadership, working alongside the Director to foster a premier learning environment that supports both our military families and the critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Child Development Center Director, GS-1701-11, for our team at Beale AFB, CA. In this crucial role, you will operate as a first-level supervisor, helping the Center Director manage the daily operations of the facility. You will be directly involved in supervising program implementation, ensuring a safe and enriching environment, and mentoring staff to provide superior developmental care for children.

Your duties will range from administrative management and ensuring regulatory compliance to hands‑on engagement in creating a positive and effective educational setting for our community's children.

Annual Salary starts at $82,780 - $107,620 (Based on experience)

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject‑matter field appropriate to the position.
• Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements.
• Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
• Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.