Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)

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,04/30/2026 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 Germany. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be: - A US citizen, or - A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany) In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and non-NATO countries are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. 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: LEADER LEVEL - Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification - Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing Specialized Requirement: 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.

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,04/30/2026 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 Germany. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be: - A US citizen, or - A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany) In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and non-NATO countries are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. 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: LEADER LEVEL - Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification - Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing Specialized Requirement: 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.

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