TRAINING COORDINATOR - CHILD AND YOUTH FLIGHT Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. 25-6ZFSYC894511 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $25.01 to $40.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/2/2025 Close Date 7/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to The Child and Youth Program Flight. In this position you may work across multiple facilities.

Limited Term Position - 15 AUG 2026

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

  • Manages and oversees curriculum implementation and program quality for Child and Youth Programs, including family childcare homes.
  • Ensures alignment with DoD/AF regulations, national accreditation standards, and the developmental needs of children and youth.
  • Mentors and coaches' providers in developing age-appropriate learning environments, classroom management, and positive social interactions, and promote family engagement across all programs.
  • The Training and Curriculum for Family Child Care Program, ensuring compliance with Air Force, DoD, and applicable state/federal regulations. Responsibilities include recruiting and supporting FCC providers, conducting orientations, and disseminating regulatory information to providers, substitutes, and families.
  • Ensures implementation of policies, monitors program operations, and promotes quality care within FCC homes.
  • Conducts routine and unannounced home inspections to verify safety, health, and developmental standards, including those required by the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
  • Monitors meals and documents of any deficiencies, initiating corrective actions and follow-up visits.
  • Serves as a mandated reporter and liaison with agencies such as Family Advocacy on matters involving child abuse or neglect.
  • Manages background checks, maintaining provider files, preparing reports, and coordinating FCC Panel documentation.
  • Oversee resource management, including a lending program to reduce provider costs, and tracks supplies and equipment needed to support quality care.
  • The marketing program responds to inquiries, promotes program benefits, and represents the program at meetings.
  • Trains providers on key topics such as child development, health and safety, business practices, and child nutrition, offering tailored onsite coaching when needed.
  • Collaborate with Training and Curriculum Specialists to develop an annual training plan and maintain a parent resource library.
  • Engages families by keeping them informed about policy updates, addressing special needs, and providing childcare referral support. Administers a variety of Air Force Expanded Child Care Programs (e.g., Missile Care, Deployment Care, Respite Care), validate eligibility, schedules care, processes timesheets, and ensures timely reporting.
  • The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to support mission readiness through accessible and high-quality childcare options.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12758366

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to communicate in writing and orally in English.
  • Must be 3 year US resident.
  • Must possess required education as listed in announcement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/09/2025

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
(1)A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family andConsumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
(2)A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
(3) Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor, and evaluate the execution of curriculumand age-appropriate activities.
(4)Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.
(5)Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements.
Must have the ability to supervise and provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers. Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number Local 1406.

Benefits

RPT and RFT employees are eligible to participate in Medical/Dental, Vision, Retirement and 401K.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Diploma/ GED
  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/09/2025 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Edwards NAF HR Office
Address
Edwards Child and Youth Services Flight
412 FSS/FSCN
5 N. Seller Ave
Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250
US

Next steps

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