Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

All Candidates must: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following: Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential. OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR A bachelor’s Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above. OR Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation. Those meeting both Highly Preferred criteria along with the minimum qualifications will be referred before those meeting only the minimum criteria. This experience must be clearly highlighted on your resume to be considered for Highly Preferred status. 1. Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes. 2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/youth program inspections. 3. Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth). 4. Experience leading or mentoring lower-level childcare/youth program staff.
This position is located at one of Fort Eisenhowers Child Development Centers. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. This is a Regular Full-Time position with guaranteed 40 hours/week and eligible for benefits/leave accrual. Incentives: 50% discount for 1st child, 15% discount for additional child (ern) enrolled into a full time or part time or before/after program and access to Commissary. Proof of education is required at the time of application.