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Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant job at Kelly Child Development Center in Stuttgart, Germany, run by the Army Installation Management Command. It is a non-appropriated fund (NAF) job, meaning it is paid from Army program funds rather than tax dollars, and the role leads a team that cares for children from 6 weeks to 18 years old.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The closing date was extended once due to a low applicant pool, and the announcement lists 11/05/2026 as the deadline, so check the current date on USAJOBS before applying.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency says U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least three continuous years right before starting federal service. Candidates must also live within the local commuting area of Stuttgart, Germany.

What you would do

  • Lead a team that cares for and teaches children and youth
  • Make sure programs support each child's social, emotional, physical, and thinking growth
  • Train team members on tasks and provide written instructions and supplies
  • Plan age-appropriate lessons, schedules, and activities based on children's needs
  • Make sure staff follow health and safety rules for diapering, food, sleep, and sick children

Do you qualify for CY-2?

With experience: You need at least 18 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth, plus knowledge of how children and youth grow and develop. You can instead qualify with at least 12 months of that experience, plus a qualifying college degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in a related field. The announcement does not state a federal grade level for this experience.

With education: You must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You can also qualify with completed DoD standardized training (Foundation training) or a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential. With 12 months of experience, you can qualify with an associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, special education, human development, youth program administration, recreation, physical education, or a directly related behavioral science. A bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field also qualifies, as long as it includes 24 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group. General psychology or sociology courses do not count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing relevant experience, skills, and dates
  • High school diploma or GED
  • College transcripts showing your school and your name, in English and legible, if you qualify through education
  • CDA credential or Foundation training proof if you use it to qualify
  • Proof of education required at time of application
  • Optional: cover letter, DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference, and other proof for eligibility claims

How you will be rated: Your application is reviewed for how well your experience and qualifications match the announcement, including your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. Candidates who are tentatively qualified will have their questionnaire answers checked against their resume and documents. Overstated qualifications or experience may hurt your chances, and missing information or skipped questionnaire items may lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume is two pages or less and shows dates and hours per week for your childcare experience
  • Send transcripts in English that show your name and the school name, and make sure the courses are directly related to child or youth development
  • Upload proof of your CDA, Foundation training, or diploma with your application, since these are required documents

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Regular full-time, 40 hours per week. The job may need evening, weekend, and holiday work to match program hours. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Employees working at least 15 hours per week get a childcare fee discount: 100% off for the first child and 25% off for each additional child. Overseas allowances, cost of living pay, and differentials may be paid. Relocation costs are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Background check with favorable result required
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Regular contact with children under 18 (child protection law applies)
  • Immunizations required, including influenza vaccine
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and later physicals
  • Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and stand, walk, and bend routinely
  • Must have vision and hearing needed to supervise children
  • Legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect
  • Must complete all required training and maintain certifications
  • May work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, speaking and writing

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
C2SCNAFCY-26-13086745

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