This position is with the CYS Child Development Center at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Incumbent is entitled to a 2.01% Cost of Living Allowance. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume. This is a Regular Full-Time position that is eligible for leave accrual and benefits. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility.

Duties

Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program. Motivates children to develop “Kindergarten Etiquette” skills, knowledge and behaviors that build a strong foundation for school success such as taking turns, raising hands, walking in a line, etc. Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards. Works with the School Liaison Officer and school officials to ensure a smooth and successful transition to Kindergarten. Completes designated training requirements and tracks and records training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).

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.
• Successful completion of prescribed training (transition and/or annual) is required.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• 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.
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

- Meet Target-level requirements and satisfactory performance. - Possess eighteen (18) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth. - Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age Credential. OR- Meet Entry -level requirements. - Possess twelve (12) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth. - Possess AA degree with major emphasis in early childhood education or child development. OR - Meet Entry -level requirements. - Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences. Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Child and Youth Program Technician, or Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level - 4) is highly preferred. Highly preferred candidates may be sent first for consideration.

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).

Contacts

• Address EV-NAF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WAINWRIGHT DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]