Program Associate (Pre-Kindergarten) NF-03.

About the role

Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• Resumes must be two pages (or less).
• Must 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 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 BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment include Direct Deposit and Social Security Card, meeting qualification/eligibility/background requirements, a one-year probationary period, satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, and completing a health assessment.
• Travel to on and off post locations is required.

Benefits

• No mention of specific benefits is provided in the job posting.

Pay

• No mention of specific pay is provided in the job posting.

Schedule

• No mention of specific schedule is provided in the job posting.

Skills

• No mention of specific skills is provided in the job posting.

Additional Information

• Area of Consideration: Worldwide.
• Manual Application Option: Available upon request.
• Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Requires REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or Enhanced Driver's License (EDL).
• Discover Your Path to Success: Applicant Information Kit available.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages, including access to some on-base facilities, health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.