Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant; Level 5 CY

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, Ohio location with the Child and Youth Services Division.

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)

• Incentives may be paid.

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

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

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.
• Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus 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. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.
• A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
• 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.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified" and may be sent first for consideration: