Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02
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LocationWest Point, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentChild and Youth Services (CYS): Stony Child Development Center (CDC)
Company size10,000+ people
PostedApr 28, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live19h ago
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Posted by the company on Apr 28, 2026
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Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth and demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development AND completion of DoW standardized training course OR CDA or MSA credential.
Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth and demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child growth and development AND Associate's degree or 60 semester hours in specified fields.
Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth and demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child growth and development AND Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in specified fields.
Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Gym membership
Housing assistance
Commissary privileges
Px privileges
Discounted tickets
Outdoor recreation rentals
Pool access
Park access
Employee discount childcare
Recruitment incentive
Summary
This position will be at the Stony Child Development Center, West Point, New York.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee:
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First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
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Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
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Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
This position is Mission and Weather Essential.
Qualifications
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:
All Candidates must:
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Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
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The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.
In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:
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Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development AND Education:- Completion of DoW standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential.
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Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth and development AND Education:- Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) OR related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application. **Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
If qualifying via DoW approved competency training courses, you must supply one of the following:**
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A completed Foundation IDP signed by both the employee and the supervisor/training specialist
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A signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate
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A memorandum stating completion of Foundation training from a supervisor or CYS Training Specialist that contains their full name, title, and full contact information (email and/or phone number)
VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted.
How you will be evaluated
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
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Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
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We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
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If you’re tentatively qualified, we’ll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note*:* If it’s later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.
Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying
When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
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NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
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NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
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NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
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NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
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NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.
Required documents
About Your Resume
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Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
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Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
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Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
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To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
Required Documents
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Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
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Resume
Other Accepted Documents
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Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
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Cover Letter
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DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Disability Letter (VA)
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HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
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DA 3434 or equivalent
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References or letters of recommendations
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PCS Orders
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Proof of Marriage Status
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Resume
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Transcript
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 Announcement number C2SCNAFCY-26-12947350. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/29/2026 to receive consideration.
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Click Apply to access the online application.
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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.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
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Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
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You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
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You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application.
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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.
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Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947350.
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Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us.
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To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
2. Manually:
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If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
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Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM CST on 12/29/2026 to ensure timely processing.
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Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
Additional Benefit and Incentive information: CYS employees have access to the Civilian Employment Assignment Tool (CEAT), which promotes career continuity by allowing seamless transfers between Army installations during PCS moves or self-initiated career changes. This initiative helps reduce staffing gaps, retains experienced personnel, and supports long-term career growth within the Army CYS system.
CYS employees also enjoy a range of exclusive Department of Defense (DoD) civilian benefits, including:
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Free on-post gym membership through MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation)
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Access to cost-effective on-base housing.
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Commissary and Post Exchange (PX) shopping privileges.
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Discounted tickets and tours for attractions such as Disneyland, SeaWorld, and other major theme parks.
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Outdoor recreation rentals and excursions via MWR, including camping, boating, and equipment rentals.
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Access to on-base pools and family-friendly parks
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As of June 1st: Child and Youth Services (CYS) employees will receive a 100% Employee Discount on their first child rate childcare fee. Additionally, all CYS employees will receive a 25% Employee Discount on their second child and any additional children in the household.
Working for Army CYS not only supports the military mission. It also offers a meaningful, stable career with exceptional benefits for both employees and their families.
Other information
Area of Consideration
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This job is open to candidates who are worldwide. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.
Initial Cut - Off Date:
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Tuesday, 05 May 2026, applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST. Applications received by the initial cut-off date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official prior to the closing date of this announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management’s need to fill positions.
PCS Costs
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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.
Incentives and Bonuses
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Incentives may be paid.
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Regular Full -Time selectees from vacancy announcements will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive that will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment.
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Eligibility for the above-mentioned cash award bonus and incentive bonus is applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals. Please note: Eligibility is defined as a newly hired employee who is either being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated/reemployed after a break of service of more than one (1) year.
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NOTE: Please refer to the West Point Child and Youth Services Recruitment Incentive Agreement for other applicable stipulations.
Allowances and Differentials
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This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
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Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
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Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
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After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
Discover Your Path to Success
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Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
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For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professions
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Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
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Click this URL to view the kit:https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
Other:
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This is a Regular Full-Time position with a guaranteed 40 hours work week and eligible for NAF benefits.
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