Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

US United States Army Installation Management Command; Hohenfels; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Center, Hohenfels, Germany, seeks qualified candidates for CYS program roles. Candidates must communicate effectively in English and be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent. Selection may consider DoW training, CDA, MSA, or higher degrees in early childhood or related fields.

Experience in group programs with children/youth and relevant credentials are valued. Two-page resumes are requested to document experience and abilities applicable to CYS positions at this

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Resumes must be two pages or less and clearly show relevant experience and skills.

Skills

English communication

Education

DoW standardized training

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Military School-Age (MSA) credential

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours in related field

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in early childhood/child development

Job description

This position is located at Child Development Center, Hohenfels, Germany.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:

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

Incentives and Bonuses:

• Incentives and bouses will not be paid.

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:

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development
• AND Education: Completion of DoW standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) OR Military School-Age (MSA) credential.

OR

• Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth and development
• AND Education: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) OR related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family) or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.

Note: General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying