Description:
Positions are located at the Child Development Center, Fort Meade.Eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
This announcement may be used to fill positions in connection with a hiring event occurring the second Wednesday of each month, beginning on February 14, 2024. See "Additional Information" for more details.
This announcement may close early.
Requirements:
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:
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. OR 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, or Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR 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.
Jan 24, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov