CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Air Education and Training Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$18.71 - $21.80
per hour
Type
Closes
March 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in Army child and youth programs in Germany, where you'll supervise kids and teens from infants to 18-year-olds, plan fun and educational activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and mental growth, and ensure a safe and engaging environment.
It's ideal for someone who loves working with children, has basic education like a high school diploma, and can communicate well in English, especially entry-level candidates looking for a rewarding role with potential incentives.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level CY-01)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or qualifications for higher levels (Skill CY-01 or Target CY-02) may require college transcripts or certificates
- Ability to maintain control, account for safety, and whereabouts of children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years
- Skills in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Ability to establish positive program environments and promote interactions among participants
- Capability to prepare and maintain activity areas, including for children with special requirements, and complete daily reports
Full Job Description
This announcement is for a Child and Youth Services Job Fair hiring to fill Child and Youth Program Assistant positions for different age groups at Kleber (Kaiserslautern), Landstuhl, Miesau, and Sembach in Germany.
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will be paid. Must apply to this announcement and attend the 17 March Job Fair and be selected. Please refer to the Additional Information Section for details.
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: For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level. Major Duties:
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in any of the Child and Youth Services program and/or age groups and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
- Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
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