Program Associate (Pre-Kindergarten) NF-03.

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Summary

This position is located at the Netzaberg Child Development Center.

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Responsibilities

• Serves as a Pre-Kindergarten Program Associate in the CYS Services Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.
• Provides learning experiences in language and literacy, mathematics, social studies, science and discovery, music and movement, technology, citizenship, P.E. and creative expression to prepare children for school using The Creative Curriculum system.
• Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for children in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains staff/child ratio requirements.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of children and maintains appropriate records. Observes children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
• Implements an active program of parental involvement and encourages parent communication, observation and participation. Holds parents conferences to discuss children?s progress.
  

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

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Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
• In consideration of COVID-19, personnel within this area routinely wear personal protective equipment (cloth face coverings, latex gloves, and face shields) while performing their regular duties.
• All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI)
• Successful completion of prescribed training (transition and/or annual) is required.
• A Health Assessment is required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  

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.
  

Highly Preferred Criteria

Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant, Child and Youth Program Technician, or Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level - 4).

(Proof of Experience must be indicated within the resume/application)

Education

College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at -

Additional information

Area Of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the commuting area of Grafenwoehr. The surrounding/commuting area is within approximately 100 miles and includes the communities of Ansbach, Hohenfels, and Vilseck. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application:

• Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative 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 pm on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:

• Allowances will be paid. All other differentials or incentives will not be paid.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.
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• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click

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Other:

• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
• A Child and Youth Services Career Guide can be viewed by clicking

U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants Can Claim The Following Eligibilities

• NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
  

Your questionnaire responses will be verified against the information submitted in yourapplication.If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most recent will be reviewed (verified by time stamp).

Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

This announcement has been extended. Any qualified applicants who applied by the original cutoff date 26 August 2021 will be referred to the hiring manager first. All other applicant will be referred if requested by the hiring manager.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Drug test required

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

• Required Documents
  

The Following Documents Must Be Submitted With Your Application

Resume and Transcript

Optional: Our Job Application (

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• DA 3433
• Marriage Certificate for Spousal Preference, if applicable
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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

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.

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• How to Apply
  

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)
• Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  

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.

Agency contact information

Grafenwoehr NAF HR Office

Phone

Email

Address

JJ-NAF-W6FMAA USAG BAVARIA

DO NOT MAIL

APO, AE 09114

US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

• An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
  

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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