Summary This position is located at Various CYS locations within Stuttgart, Germany. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for at least two professional and personal references on your resume. Applicants will be referred per management request. For more information regarding CYS please see: https://www.mwrresourcecenter.com/application/files/6815/7368/3964/CYS_Career-GuideFNL_nocrop.pdf Responsibilities Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program. 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). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Meet Target-level requirements and satisfactory performance. 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 Meet Entry -level requirements. Possess twelve (12) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth. Possess an AA degree with major emphasis in early childhood education or child development. OR Meet Entry -level requirements. Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences. Highly Preferred Criteria: Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Child and Youth Program Technician, or Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level - 4) is highly preferred. Highly preferent applicants maybe send first for consideration. Applicants may be referred at managements request. A Child and Youth Services Career Guide can be viewed by clicking here Education Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Additional Information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Stuttgart, Germany. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Proof of education is required at the time of application. This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred per management request. This announcement may be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm local German time on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs: Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click here Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is 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. Foreign Overseas Allowances Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. 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. Other: This announcement will be used to fill Regular Full Time (40 hours per work week) and Part Time (20 hours per work week) positions eligible for leave accrual and the NAF benefits package and Flexible positions with a guaranteed work week of at least 10 hours, and flexible positions with no minimum guaranteed hours. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. 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. Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professions). Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.