CYS Assistant Facility Director NF-04

About the opportunity

This position is located at the Kleber Child Development Center (CDC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany, under the Department of the Army, United States Army Installation Management Command. The incumbent serves as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff and assists the Director in supervising the day-to-day operations of the program and facility. Major duties include overseeing employee performance, ensuring program safety, maintaining regulatory compliance with health, fire, safety, USDA, and DoD certification standards, and managing customer needs. This is a Regular Full-Time position requiring a minimum work week of 40 hours.

Salary and benefits

• Childcare Fee Discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child receives a 100% childcare fee discount, and the Second and Subsequent Child receive a 25% childcare fee discount.
• Health and life insurance enrollment for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Participation in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

Who can apply?

• Must currently reside in Europe (Military Spouse Preference, Involuntarily Separated Military Preference, and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included).
• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, special education, or other directly related fields.
• Alternative Option 1: 24 semester hours in the stated majors plus 12 months of experience working in group programs with children/youth with demonstrated knowledge in child growth and youth development principles (of which 6 months must be in a supervisory position), plus the McCormick Credential.
• Alternative Option 2: 24 semester hours in the stated majors plus 12 months of experience working in group programs with children/youth with demonstrated knowledge in child growth and youth development principles (of which 12 months must be in a supervisory position).

Required documents

• Resume (limited to two pages or less, 5 MB or less)
• Proof of education (HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, etc.)
• Other accepted supporting documents as applicable (e.g., Cover Letter, DD-214, Disability Letter, DA 3434, References or letters of recommendations, PCS Orders, Proof of Marriage Status)

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-08-31
• Application Close Date / Deadline: 2026-09-14 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (or 3:00 PM Central Standard Time for manual paper applications).

How to apply

• Apply electronically via USAJOBS by searching for Announcement number C2SCNAFCY-26-13052906.
• Log into or create a USAJOBS account.
• Upload required documents including your resume (two pages or less) and education transcripts, ensuring files are designated correctly.
• Complete the online application questionnaire and submit your complete application package by the closing date.
• Alternatively, for manual/paper applications, contact the servicing NAF Human Resources representative to request a paper form and submit it by the deadline.

Additional information

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
• Foreign overseas allowances, Post Allowance, and differentials will not be paid.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program.
• Medical and dental care for civilian employees and families in overseas locations is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.