This position is located at Montague Youth Center, Fort Cavazos, TX. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Assistant Director of a CYS Program with responsibility for assisting the supervisor in the operation of an assigned CYS program IAW all applicable regulations and standards. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of assigned staff and the safety and well being of children and youth IAW DoD, Army and local policies and standards. Assists in maintaining DoD/Army certification for assigned program areas, and helps ensure program achieves and retains national accreditation or Army equivalent and maintains accreditation/Army equivalent standards. Provides appropriate staff professional recognition and/or disciplinary action. Conducts written observations of staff during all hours of operation, and evaluates employees based on established performance standards. Works cooperatively with other CYS Managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for all children and youth. Serves as member of the CYS Program Plan Team to develop written strategies for program improvement.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study which directly relates to the appropriate CYS field consistent with: For positions in Youth Facilities: The education must have been in youth development, youth administration, education, home economics, physical education, elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral science. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: Experience that involved teaching children or other work that demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. OR 1. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate CYS field as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described. 2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required: 3 months of directly related work experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Highly preferred applicants will possess all of the following: Has supervisory experience overseeing operations of a School Age Care after-school program and a Teen after-school program. Experience and Proficient in writing and implementing lesson plans for both SAC (K-5th) and Teen (6th-12). Has experience and knowledge of 4-H and BGCA Curricula. Experience facilitating partnerships with school districts. Experience and knowledge of the after-school accreditation process. The experience above must be reflected on your resume to be considered a Highly Preferred candidate. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.

Contacts

• Address EF-NAF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT CAVAZOS HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]