Education Technician

Executive Mandate Specification

Job Title: Education Technician
PP-SRS-GRD: S-1702-05
Location: RAF Croughton
Vacancy Number: 422 ABS VA22 RPA 573459

Open Date: 20 February 2023
Close Date: 13 March 2023
Work Hour Per Week Salary (Per Hour): 16 per hour under 23 years / £10.52 per hour over 23 years

Main Purpose
The incumbent is required to use own initiative to design and implement a variety of activity plans to stimulate and sustain the interest of the children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Maintains continuous observation of children to detect early signs of distress, illness, abuse or neglect. Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with disciplinary problems, learning disabilities, or gifted children. Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior employees assigned to assist with program activities and participates in special projects.

Knowledge and Experience Required
Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Kowledge and experience of child development regulations, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of, and experience using, early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of, or ability to become knowledgeable of, child development center regulations, programs and operations.
• Ability to develop creative and innovative activity and special program plans.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with other and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper management of equipment.

Other Important Information

• Applicant must have a 4-year course above the high school, in early childhood studies -OR One year of specialized experience in early childhood and either a CACHE/NNEB diploma in Nursery, Btech National in childhood studies, NVQ 3 in child care or a Child Development Associate credential, advanced NNEB/CACHE in child care and education, or a teaching degree in early childcare, plus a minimum of 12 months experience working in a group program with young children equivalent to the S-04 level.
• Must obtain and maintain complete Pediatric First Aid, and recue breathing (or CPR) within the first 6 months of employment.
• Incumbent will be required to observe US holidays in lieu of UK holidays.
• Pre-employment physical is required for this position, and will be required to have immunizations, including annual influenza.
• Position requires Defense Barring Service (CRB) clearance.
• Food handler’s certificate will be required, training will be provided.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (year to year carryover)
• Paid Sick Leave (year to year carryover)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who Can Apply
Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other
Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued reidency in the UK.
Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving licence or current passport.
This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement.
For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

How To Apply

Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219-
410.
All applications, with relevant attachments and CV to be received prior to the closing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Reference ID: RPA 573459

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship