Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

United States Army Installation Management Command; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command seeks qualified candidates for a position at the Child Development Center, Pine Bluff Arsenal, AR. The role requires effective English communication, eligibility for childcare discounts, and the ability to meet education/credential options ranging from high school diploma to CDA/MSA or higher degrees in early childhood or related fields.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate experience in group child/youth programs or

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication in English, both oral and written.
• Minimum experience: 18 months in group programs with children/youth; or 12 months plus qualifying education.
• Education options include DoW training, CDA or MSA credential, or an associated/bachelor’s degree in related fields.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential

MSA credential

DoW training

Associate's degree 60 credit hours in ECE/related

Bachelor's or advanced degree in ECE/related

Job description

This position is located at the Child Development Center, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas .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. 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.