Child and Youth Supervisory Lead Educator

Exceptional programs begin with inspiring, hands-on leadership. At Offutt Air Force Base, our Child Development and School Age Care Programs provide a vital foundation of care, growth, and stability for military families. As a Supervisory Lead Educator, you step into a pivotal leadership role, bridging classroom excellence with supervisory guidance. You will mentor and empower direct care professionals, foster inclusive learning environments, ensure adherence to rigorous Department of Defense standards, and champion developmental milestones for children and youth. If you are an accomplished educator and supervisory leader driven to shape high-impact programs and mentor the next generation of child care professionals, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

The Supervisory Lead Educator serves as a first-level supervisor and instructional leader, responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and overseeing direct care professionals within the Child Development Center or School Age Care Program. In this multifaceted role, you will guide curriculum delivery, provide vital practice-based coaching and mentorship to staff, ensure child accountability and safety, and coordinate with the Inclusion Action Team (IAT) to meet specialized developmental needs. Additionally, you will oversee facility health and safety compliance, conduct program evaluations, and maintain active partnerships with military families to foster a supportive, enriching community.

Salary Range is $$62,339 – $81,045 based on experience.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off:

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

Paid Vacation Time

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

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
  
  

Retirement

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

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Requirements For This Position

• U.S. Citizenship
• The education requirements are the same as Assist. Directors and Directors: Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, or combination of education and experience which is comparable to 4-year course study in child-related field.
• Military Child and Youth Programs experience, experience as a supervisor leading a team of 12 or more individuals.
• Knowledge/proficiency using Microsoft Applications.
  
  

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s):

• Comprehensive Child & Youth Development Knowledge: Professional knowledge of child and/or youth development theory, methodology, and evidence-based practices relating to the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children across diverse age groups and settings.
• Supervisory Leadership & Personnel Management: Proven ability to supervise, schedule, direct, and evaluate a team of direct care professionals; manage performance standards; resolve workplace grievances; and conduct fair, effective personnel actions.
• Instructional Coaching & Staff Development: Demonstrated skill in using practice-based coaching models to mentor adult learners, improve classroom management techniques, and deliver developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Curriculum Adaptation & Inclusion: Expertise in assessing children's developmental needs, tailoring educational activities for varied ability levels, and coordinating with multidisciplinary resources (such as Individualized Family Service Plans [IFSP] and Individualized Education Programs [IEP]).
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: In-depth knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and national accreditation standards; health, fire, and sanitation regulations; and legal requirements governing child abuse prevention and reporting.
• Communication & Stakeholder Relations: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate tactfully with base leadership, multidisciplinary staff, community agencies, and military parents.
  
  

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