This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/600850900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Announcement amended - closing date extended to 12/29/2021. A cut-off of 11/22/2021 will be used to send eligible applicants to management.
This position is located at the Stony Child Development Center.
This position is Mission and Weather Essential.
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05/07/2021 to 12/29/2021
$20.83 - $20.83 per hour
CY 2
Few vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position to on and off post locations.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
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Candidate must:
-Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
-Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
AND
1. Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus
2. 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.
OR one of the following:
1. 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.
2. A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
Highly Preferred:
Highly Preferred applicants will possess experience in a Department of Defense Child Development Center and will be sent first for consideration. Experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate for this position.
The full position description can be found here.
Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.
Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.
This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum work week of 40 hours and eligible for benefits.
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.
As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $500 recruitment bonus. Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals.
*** Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment.
For the purpose of eligibility, a newly hired employee is defined as an individual being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated or reemployed after a break in service of at least 1 year.
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 on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are notauthorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.
For additional information, refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
Copy and paste this URL to view kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Eligibilities
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)11110288
Manually: Please refer to the "Addition Information section of this announcement for instructions.
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/600850900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Located in the scenic Hudson Valley, only 50 miles from New York City, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a nationally-renowned historic site, and the oldest continuously occupied military post in America.
Child, Youth, and School (CYS) Services recognizes the challenges of our Soldiers, their Families and the Civilian workforce. Our mission, as Readiness Enablers, is to provide childcare to the West Point Community so that Soldiers and Civilians can complete their Army mission with the assurance of quality, reliable childcare. We believe that the most important contribution we can make to children's lives is to provide an environment that will foster the development of positive self-concept.
About the Stony Child Development Center (CDC). The Stony Child Development Center (CDC) is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Combined with Army standards and regulations, NAEYC guides the CDC program towards the highest quality of care for your children. CDC classrooms are mixed age groups consisting of 6 weeks to 18 months, 16 months - 36 months, preschool and a separate pre-kindergarten program.