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

Description:

This position is located at Fort Jackson, SC.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee :
*CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours)

• First Child : 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Second and Subsequent Child : 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements:

The original closing date of 02/23/2026 has been extended. Referrals will be sent upon request.

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. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical 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.