SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR NF4 (UPDATED RESUME REQUIREMENT AS OF 8/14/2026)

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

• INTRODUCTION: This position serves as a supervisor with responsibility for ensuring the staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The incumbent serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff. The incumbent provides routine supervisory oversight, instruction, mentoring, and coaching for CYP direct care professionals who work in Department of War (DoW) operated military CYPs. The incumbent supervises, coaches, and manages their work to ensure the ongoing staff development, execution of DoW standards of care and curriculum, and delivery of care are consistent with best practices of child/youth development programs. The incumbent is responsible for providing guidance on scope of work and related duties, and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered by CYP direct care professionals. The incumbent works under the written and verbal direction of the program Director. Day-to- day assignments are normally performed independently with assistance available from the supervisor when required. Incumbent may serve as the Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities and duties of the program Director or Assistant Director, in their absence when assigned. The incumbent is the primary liaison between the CYP management team and the CYP direct care professionals. The incumbent is expected to apply subject knowledge, ensure policy compliance, and use initiative and creativity in accomplishing plans, outcomes, goals, and objectives. The success of the CYP requires ongoing interpretation of program policies, professional development of CYP employees, and needs of children, youth, and parents. The work includes numerous and unrelated processes and procedures concerning the wide variety of activities in a CYP. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local and Unites States Marine Corps (USMC) policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. The incumbent has knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT: Supervisory duties comprise 25% if incumbents time and includes: Supervises an assigned team, consisting of up to six classrooms (or equivalent activity areas), of direct care professionals and volunteers. Conducts performance reviews and evaluates performance of employees directly supervised and assures equity of performance standards and rating techniques are applied. Conducts written observations of assigned direct care professionals during all hours of operation and evaluates employees on established performance standards (midterm and annual performance reviews). Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CYP management team to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and provides input on schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Undertakes minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and takes action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns and when necessary, makes recommendations to the CYP management team for corrective action. Assists the Assistant Director in developing a staffing schedule to ensure proper staff to child/youth ratio compliance, supervision of children and youth, integration of planning/training time, and overall classroom/activity area support occurs. Selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees, is provided. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Works collaboratively with other managers and professional staff to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality for all children and youth. In conjunction with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (TCS) ensures programming supplies and materials are adequate, well maintained, and available for utilization according to lesson and activity plans. Submits requests for developmentally appropriate program specific materials, equipment, and furnishings. Must have the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Actively supports the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and prevention of discrimination, harassment, and reprisal.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. In addition to the above, candidate must possess: Bachelors degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university is required AND a minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth/youth development. OR A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT: This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required. Position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Must pass a pre- employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Requirements

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How to apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=77500&PostingSeq=1. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. TO ALIGN WITH THE MERIT HIRING PLAN, FEDERAL AGENCIES WILL NOT ACCEPT RESUMES THAT EXCEED TWO PAGES. ACCORDINGLY, THE NAF HRO WILL ONLY CONSIDER RESUMES THAT ARE TWO PAGES OR FEWER. RESUMES EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL NOT BE REFERRED AND WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Please include the below list of required documents with your application: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified. Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email [email protected].