EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN CY2 (GSE-05) (UPDATED RESUME REQUIREMENT AS OF 8/14/2026)

About the role

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.

What you will do

• This position serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP).
• The incumbent plans and implements age and developmentally appropriate daily activities, planned experiences, interactions, and field trips.
• These include a balance of CYP professional-guided and child/youth-initiated experiences that support goals and outcomes for children and youth.
• The incumbent works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered.
• Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with assistance available from the supervisor when required.
• The incumbent refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor.
• The work includes numerous and unrelated processes and procedures concerning the wide variety of activities in a CYP.
• The incumbent is expected to apply subject knowledge, ensure policy compliance, and use initiative and creativity in accomplishing plans, outcomes, goals, and objectives.
• Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness and successful operation of the program, compliance with policies and regulations, and patron and command satisfaction.
• The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local 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.
• TEAM LEADERSHIP/MENTORING: Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Resolves problems and conflicts or obtains information and guidance from the supervisor.
• Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignments, and gets the work started in accordance with daily activity plans.
• Provides on-the-job training and instruction to team members.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and provides work-related guidance to team members.
• Models¿ appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth and continuously monitors team member performance.
• Reports to the supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of team members, and any performance concerns.
• Ensures team members follow safety, fire, and fitness, health, and nutrition procedures and informs the supervisor of any compliance concerns.
• Provides input to the supervisor, as requested, concerning mastery of skills and concepts.
• Resolves simple, informal complaints, referring others to the supervisor, and informs team members of available services.
• CURRICULUM/PROGRAMMING: Supports the day-to-day operation and programming of assigned CYP classroom or activity areas.
• Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served.
• Serves as a primary caregiver to a group of children/youth.
• Conducts and documents observations of children used to plan activities, schedules, and routines that address the observed and developmental needs of individual children and youth.
• Develops, plans and implements age-appropriate educational lesson plans and schedules.
• Organizes developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interest of individual children and youth.
• Creates learning experiences and engages in interactions appropriate for the child or youths age, developmental level, individual needs, and interests.
• Implements educationally enriching activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, life skills, and vocational needs of children and youth using developmentally appropriate guidance techniques and appropriate teaching materials.
• Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special or unique requirements.
• Monitors and ensures care for children and youth with special needs is applied and modified as needed and discusses concerns with the designated supervisor.
• Encourages children and youth to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and provides instruction and constructive feedback to promote the development of life skills.
• Coordinates and supervises field trips.

How you will be evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Documents you must provide

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Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.

Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

What to expect next

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at *** will be able to view their application status online.

Additional information

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions.

You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: *** As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).

For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.

Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. This activity is a Drug-free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.