Supervisory Educational Technician NF-04

About the opportunity

This position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland, within the Child and Youth Services (CYS) program. The Supervisory Educational Technician serves as a first-level supervisor for a team of up to twelve direct care professionals and volunteers. Key responsibilities include conducting program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, implementing corrective action plans, and providing guidance to staff on administrative and work-related matters. The incumbent may also serve as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director. This role requires a commitment to safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices within a structured child and youth program environment.

Salary and benefits

• Childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child and 25% for subsequent children for employees working at least 15 hours per week
• Eligibility for health and life insurance
• Participation in 401k and retirement plans
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays
• Access to on-base facilities such as fitness centers and libraries
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification

Who can apply?

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), special education, or a directly related behavioral science field
• Alternatively, a combination of education (24 semester hours in the specified fields) and experience
• Six months of experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based programs
• Experience managing in a classroom setting within child and youth programs
• Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills through training, presentations, or meetings with parents/staff
• Highly Preferred: One year of experience supervising or leading caregivers within CYS facility programs

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, 5MB or less, PDF recommended)
• Proof of education (HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, or other proof)
• Optional: Cover Letter
• Optional: DD-214/Statement of Service
• Optional: Disability Letter (VA)
• Optional: DA 3434 or equivalent
• Optional: References or letters of recommendation

When to apply

• Application deadline: 2026-09-21 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• Manual paper applications must be submitted by 3:00 PM CST on 2026-09-21

How to apply

• Create or log into a USAJOBS account
• Search for announcement number C2SCNAFCY-26-13057381
• Complete the online application and assessment questionnaire
• Upload required documents (resume, transcripts, etc.) and designate document types
• Submit the application package before the deadline
• For manual applications, contact the servicing NAF Human Resources representative to request a paper form

Additional information

• This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum 40-hour workweek
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized
• Applications remain valid for 90 days for potential referral to new vacancies
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or Enhanced Driver's License
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized