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Summary * This position is geared towards applicants with a Special Education Background. Applicants with a Special Education Background may be sent first for consideration. This position is located at multiple locations and for various employment categories, Stuttgart, Germany. Now offering 100% discount on childcare for the first child, 25% discount for each additional child. Subject to approval annually Responsibilities Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members. Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: 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 Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation. OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and 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. 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. The experience and knowledge listed MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a Highly Preferred candidate. 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. Additional Information As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $1500 recruitment bonus. Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals selected from this fair only. * The bonus will be paid to the New Hire as follows: $500 after on-board process is complete. $1000 after 1 year of satisfactory employment. Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon successful on-boarding; the retention bonus will be paid to the New Hire after 1 year of satisfactory employment. Eligibility for these incentives and bonuses will be applicable only to newly hired and eligible rehired individuals selected from this vacancy. For the purpose of eligibility, a newly hired employee is defined as an individual being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated or reemployed after a break in service of at least 1 year. This original close date of 06/25/2024 was extended due to a low applicant pool. Referrals will be sent upon request. Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local commuting area of Stuttgart, Germany. Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Family Member Preference (FMP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration. PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials: This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses: Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials may be paid, contingent upon eligibility. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship. Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch at usarmy.apg.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-central-recruitment@army.mil. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here.