Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary
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This is for a Child and Youth Services Job Fair hiring event to fill Child and Youth Program Assistant positions for different age groups at Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl, Miesau, and Sembach in Germany.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will be paid.


• Must apply to this announcement and attend the 15 September 2026 Job Fair and be selected.

Please refer to the Qualification Section for Job Fair and Childcare Fee Discount details.Learn more about this agency

This job is open to
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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non\-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3\) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. US and Non\-US Citizens of a NATO Country except Germany are eligible for employment under US conditions within Europe.

Duties
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• Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.


• Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.


• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.


• Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.


• Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.


• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.


• A one\-year probationary period may be required.


• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.


• This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18\. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101\-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. § 20351\) and DoD Instruction 1402\.05\.


• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.


• Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.


• Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.


• Must pass a pre\-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.


• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.


• The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements, and to provide immediate responses when applicable.


• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.


• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.


• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation. Entry, Skill, Target)


• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate varying program operating schedules.


• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.


• Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.A qualified candidate must possess the following:

For Entry Level (CY\-01\):

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

For Skill Level (CY\-01\):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.


• Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth


• Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6\) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

For Target Level (CY\-02\):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.


• Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.


• Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School\-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying)

Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.

Job Fair Details:

Date: September 15, 2026

Location: Landstuhl Youth Center, Building 93812

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Required Documents: Resume, Proof of Education (High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or college transcripts), Passport, Social Security Card, Immunization Records and Professional References Contact Information.

Applicants that apply to this announcement, attend the Job Fair, and are selected will receive:

• Recruitment Bonus: $200 after onboarding


• Retention bonuses: $500 after 6 months and $500 after 12 months of successful employment


• Total bonuses after 12 months of successful employment $1,200

Childcare Discount Fees: Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)


• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Education

At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided. In order to meet entry level requirements you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.

Additional information in regards to the education requirement can be found in the Applicant Information Kit.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who currently live within a 100 kilometer or 60\-mile radius of Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl, Miesau, or Sembach, Germany. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member (FMP) Preference 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.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay\-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.


• Foreign overseas allowances, Post Allowance, and differentials will not be paid.


• Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and 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 more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special\-needs/efmp/.

Healthcare Access and Availability:

• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special\-needs/efmp/.


• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space\-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342\.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342\.12 and DoDM 1342\.12\.


• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a sp

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