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

Description:

This position is located at This position is located at Child Development Center at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Morale Wel fare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee :

• First Child : 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Second and Subsequent Child : 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements:

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

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's 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, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, parenting. 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.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified" and may be sent first for consideration:

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.

Highly Preferred candidates will also possess the following:

Do you have experience with thefollowing criteria:

• One year of direct experience working with children in an Army Child and Youth Services (CYS) Child Development Center.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. Note: This experience must be clearly listed on your resume to be considered for highly preferred status.