Child and Youth Program Assistant (Child Development Center)

U.S.-Air-Forc; Kaiserslautern; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Child care discount

Job summary

U.S.-Air-Forc seeks a CY Program Assistant at Vogelweh and Ramstein Child Development Centers. Eligible for a service-agreement bonus and additional employment bonuses, pending approval. Benefits include the Child Care Discount offered to NAF employees.

Must meet education and experience requirements for CY-01/02/ etc.; closing date 2027-03-31. Open to applicants with the specified training or credentials; entry, intermediate, and target levels have distinct experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate and provide proof.
• 12 months of experience in a childcare or youth program.
• DoW competency-based training completed and documented by the Service.
• CDA Credential or other credential, or 12 college credits related to the age group served.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Education

DoW-approved competency-based training

CDA credential or equivalent

12 semester hours coursework related to age group

Job description

About the position

This position is located at the Vogelweh and Ramstein Child Development Centers.

May be eligible for bonus with a service agreement, plus additional employment bonuses, pending approval.

This position may offer logistical support. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

Pay will be set based on experience and education Target $21.53 Intermediate: $20.31 Entry $18.70

Who May Apply

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 03/31/2027

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification

AND

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

Specialized Experience Requirements:

• 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.

Education: Must possess ONE of the following:

• Completion of DoW-approved competency-based training requirements. Entry and Intermediate Level training requirements must be completed and documented by the Service;

OR

• Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized child or youth development credential appropriate to the age group served;

OR

• At least 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

Specialized Experience Requirements:

• Six (6) months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 (Entry Level) working in a group program with children or youth.

Training/Education: In addition to the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must meet ONE of the following:

• Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service. For Air Force Entry Level training, this consists of completion of three (3) Air Force modules (or equivalent) and the AF Orientation Training Program;

OR

• Completion of industry training considered equivalent to the DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program training requirements (i.e., childcare certification program, state-required childcare training, other recognized childhood training);

OR

• At least six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

• This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.