Hybrid Program Associate (Pre-Kindergarten) NF-03 presso Department of the Army

Program Associate (Pre-Kindergarten) NF-03

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Salary Range: $45253 - $50000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located at MWR New Beginnings Child Development Center on Fort Huachuca, AZ. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Major Duties:

• Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.
• 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.
• Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Works with the School Liaison Officer and school officials to ensure a smooth and successful transition to Kindergarten.
• Completes designated training requirements and tracks and records training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).

Qualifications: Meet Target-level requirements and satisfactory performance. Possess eighteen (18) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth. Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age Credential. OR Meet Entry - level requirements. 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. OR Meet Entry - level requirements. Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or related behavioral sciences. 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. In addition to the requirements above, highly qualified candidates will also possess: 1 year of CYS work experience The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate. Applicants that possess the highly qualified criteria may be sent first for consideration. Additional certificates will be sent at managements request.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): C2SCNAFCY-25-12757458. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/29/2025 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12757458. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Application Deadline: 2025-07-29