About the opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate, specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center (CDC) and perform basic oversight and supervision for a designated classroom for ages 6 months through 5 years. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and reviewing activity plans, observing and evaluating each child’s health and development, preparing and implementing specialized programs for children with special needs, and providing technical guidance and leadership to junior employees. This is a term position NTE (5 years) with a salary range of $40,736 to $52,957 per year.
Salary and benefits
- Annual salary between $40,736 and $52,957 PA
- Federal government employment benefits and direct deposit
- Disabled veteran leave available for qualifying veterans
Who can apply?
- At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems, such as designing comprehensive curricula, executing staff development programs, or applying advanced early childhood development theories
- OR successful completion of 4-years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or equivalent is the normal prerequisite in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university
- OR a combination of post high-school education in excess of the first 60 semester hours and experience amounting to at least 100% of the requirements
- Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements (one year at the GS-04 level for GS-05)
Required documents
- Online Application Questionnaire
- Resume (must not exceed two pages, include hours worked per week, dates of employment, and full name; font size no smaller than 10 pts)
- Transcripts/Registration/License (copies of transcripts if qualifying on education)
- Veterans documentation if claiming preference (such as DD Form 214, VOW certification memo, SF-15 form, or VA letter)
- Current or former Federal civilian employees must submit a legible copy of the most recent SF-50 and an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-09-02
- Application Close Date: 2026-09-09 at 23:59:59 (ET)
How to apply
- Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
- Click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire
- Upload all required supporting documents including your two-page resume and transcripts
- Ensure your resume contains hours worked per week, dates of employment, and your full name
- Submit your complete application package before the closing date and verify successful receipt through your USAJOBS account
Additional information
- Announcement Number: 8J-AFPC-13055068-085569-MN
- Position is a Term position NTE (5 Years); individual selected may be extended without further competition
- Current Federal civilian employees applying via Reinstatement may require a break in service of at least 3 calendar days
- This announcement may result in a 120-day register used to fill like vacancies
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with at least one year of specialized early childhood experience or four years of post-high-school education.
- Individuals interested in providing developmental care and instruction for children aged 6 months through 5 years.
- Applicants seeking a temporary 5-year term position located on-site at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a term position NTE 5 years rather than a permanent career appointment.
- Relocation to Hurlburt Field, Florida, or local presence is required due to the on-site work mode.
- Merit promotion applicants must satisfy applicable time-in-grade requirements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
The role fits practitioners aiming to gain structured experience in a Child Development Center, design activity plans, and support specialized childhood programs within a federal framework.
Our take
Early childhood educators with the requisite experience or education looking for a multi-year term role should apply, whereas those seeking permanent tenure right away should note its temporary structure.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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