Description:
This announcement will be used to fill positions with CYS Services at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.These are Regular Full-Time and Part-Time positions that are eligible for leave accrual and benefits.
We recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Incumbent is entitled to a 2.01% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Requirements:
NOW OFFERING SPECIAL HIRING INCENTIVES FOR THIS POSITION!
Eligible Flex-10, Regular Part-Time and Regular-Full Time selectees may receive $2000.00!($500 at the time of appointment, $500 at 6 month anniversary, $1000.00 at1 year anniversary. Service agreement and satisfactory performance required).
In addition, employees may also be eligible for:
-Discounted fees and Priority childcare slots
-On post commissary privileges
-Access to DFMWR Facilities such as fitness programs, bowling center, outdoor recreation, etc.
All Candidates must:
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. 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.