Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

United States Army Installation Management Command; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Installation Management Command is seeking a qualified candidate for a position within the Child Development Center at Fort Lee, VA.

The role requires clear English communication with CYS staff and customers, plus careful documentation of observations and reports.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated knowledge/theories in child/youth development depending on education path.
• Education options include DoW training, CDA/MSA, or related degree with required coursework.

Skills

English proficiency

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma

CDA or MSA credential

Associate's degree in early childhood or related field

Bachelor's or higher in related field

Job description

This position is located at Child Development Center, Fort Lee, Virginia. 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 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.
• 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.