SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR NF4 CDC NORTH

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/GradeSupervisory Lead Educator | NF4 LocationCDC North, MCB QuanticoType of AppointmentFull-Time (benefits)Open Date27 July 2026Close Date3 August 2026Who May ApplyCurrent MCCS EmployeesSalary$33.95 - $36.21/hrHours of OperationMonday-Friday | 6:00AM to 6:00PM[x ] Health Card Required[ x] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[x ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required

Job 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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

This position is located at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Supervisory Lead Educator at the CDC North.

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits. Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
• NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)
• Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)
• Immediate annual and sick leave accrual
• Tax-free shopping
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!

Major Duties

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 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.

Overview of Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises an assigned team, consisting of up to six classrooms (or equivalent activity areas), of direct care professionals and volunteers.
• Supports professional development of staff with onsite mentoring and demonstration of effective teaching practices.
• The incumbent must have the ability to conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
• Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs are implemented within current policy.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION PROVIDED IF SELECTED FOR POSITION.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education, Elementary/Secondary Education, Child or Youth Development, Special Education, 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
• At least 12 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth.
• Knowledge of child development principles, curriculum planning, and staff supervision.
• Must pass background checks, physical examination, and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Additional Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must meet immunization requirements for working with children and youth.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals.
• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within specific time.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

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.

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.

Closing Statement

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: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

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.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

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.

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.