Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

United States Army Installation Management Command; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% childcare fee discount for first

25% childcare fee discount for second+

Commissary privileges for CYS

Job summary

The United States Army Installation Management Command seeks qualified candidates for a Child and Youth Services position at Main Child Development Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The role requires excellent English communication and the ability to work with children and teams in a structured program.

Candidates must meet one of the education/experience paths outlined by CYS: DoW training or CDA/MSA, or an associate/bachelor’s degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.
• Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience paths: DoW training or CDA/MSA, or an associate's degree with specific content, or a bachelor's/advanced degree in related fields.

Skills

English communication

Education

DoW training or CDA/MSA credential

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in education/related field

Job description

This position is located at Main Child Development Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

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
• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

* Commissary privileges for CYS employees! See 'Additional Information'

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.
• 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.
• 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.