Lead Child And Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) Cy-02

This position is located at multiple locations and is being announced in conjunction with a Hiring Event.
This announcement will be used to fill positions at the Fort Gregg Adams Hiring Event being held on 31 January 2024 from 0900-1300. You must apply online prior to 29 January to be considered and you will receive the location information once your qualifications have been evaluated and the job announcement has closed.
Location: Youth Center, Yorktown Drive BLDG 10619, Fort Gregg Adams, VA Qualifications:

All Candidates must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example:
• Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education.
• School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education.
• Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting.
• NOTE: General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.
• Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
• A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

Applicants that possess at least one of the following will be considered highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration.
1. Experience assisting with childcare or Youth Program national accreditation processes.
2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/Youth Program inspections.
3. Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth).
4. Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/Youth Program staff.

Education: Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.
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 courses are not qualifying).
Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education. Employment Type: FULL_TIME