Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD); Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount (First child 0-

Childcare fee discount (Second+ child

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking candidates for a Child Development Center role at Kelly Child Development Center in Stuttgart, Germany.

The incumbent must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and able to communicate effectively in English to support the CYS team and customers. Applicants must meet one of several education/experience paths, including DoD standardized training, CDA/MSA credentials, or college degrees in early childhood or related fields.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in group programs with children/youth.
• Education must be directly related to the position and provide relevant credentials as described.

Skills

English communication

Education

DoD standardized training course

CDA or Military School-Aage (MSA) credential

Associate's degree or 60 sem. hrs. in related ed

Bachelor's or advanced degree in related field

Job description

This position is located at Kelly Child Development Center, Stuttgart, Germany.

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 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.

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. 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.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

If qualifying via DoD approved competency training courses, you must supply one of the following:

• A completed Foundation IDP signed by both the employee and the supervisor/training specialist
• A signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate
• A memorandum stating completion of Foundation training from a supervisor or CYS Training Specialist that contains their full name, title, and full contact information (email and/or phone number)

VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted.

Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology/counseling courses are not qualifying). To be considered, transcripts must be in English, must be legible, and must reflect the name of the school as well as the name of the applicant.

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Employment Type: OTHER