Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)

About the position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years at the CDC, Misawa AB, Japan. DAF CYP Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). This is a FULL-TIME position; guaranteed 35 - 40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility. Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected for this position.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/31/2025 Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification AND CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (LEADER LEVEL): Must possess one of the following: 24 months (2 years) working in any childcare or youth program and completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for program assistant (entry, skilled, and target level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation. 24 months (2 years) of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate 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 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education. Condition(s) of Employment: Must meet specific physical requirements Must pass a physical examination Must have required immunizations Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more and stand for long periods of time Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation Installation, State, and national criminal background checks are required Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training First Aid and CPR within the first 6 months of employment 24 hours of annual training and retain current First Aid and CPR certifications