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Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.. Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination).. Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age Credential.. - Possess AA degree with major emphasis in early childhood education or child development.. Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences.

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Duties <ul><li>Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.</li><li>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.</li><li>Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards.</li><li>Works with the School Liaison Officer and school officials to ensure a smooth and successful transition to Kindergarten.</li><li>Completes designated training requirements and tracks and records training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP). </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.</li><li>Proof of education is required at the time of application.</li><li>Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.</li><li>Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.</li><li>Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.</li><li>Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.</li><li>Successful completion of prescribed training (transition and/or annual) is required.</li><li>A one year probationary period may be required.</li><li>Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.</li><li>Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.</li><li>Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.</li><li>Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li> Meet Target-level requirements and satisfactory performance. - Possess eighteen (18) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth.</li><li> Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age Credential. </li></ul>OR- Meet Entry -level requirements. <ul><li> Possess 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. </li></ul>OR - Meet Entry -level requirements. <ul><li> Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences. </li></ul>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. 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 worldwide. (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. Manual Application <ul><li>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 CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. </li></ul> PCS Costs <ul><li>Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. </li></ul> Pay-Band Allowances and Differential s <ul><li>This is a pay-banded position.</li><li>Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).</li><li>Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. </li></ul>Incentives and Bonuses <ul><li>Incentives will not be paid. </li></ul> Other: <ul><li>Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.</li><li>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 </li><li> 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/ .</li></ul>

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