WORKING FOR CYS
Yes, you can work for the Army as a civilian!
Civilian careers in the Army open a world of opportunities with an unparalleled network of support from our specialists in every conceivable field, and of course the opportunity to honor hard-working military families with the world-class child care they deserve.
So, just what makes the Army such a great place for civilians to work?
Benefits | About Army CYS |Accreditation/Certification | Ratios |Curriculum
And what makes Ft. Myer's new Child Development Center so special?
Program Support | Facility | School Age
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Benefits @ CYS:
There are many exciting reasons to work for CYS. Not only are you supporting military Families, there are lots of great benefits:
- Excellent salaries
- Healthcare plans
- Group life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid Federal holidays
- Rewarding career development opportunities
- Working in a supportive and collaborative child care environment
- The unique advantage of support not only from the child care and education experts in CYS, but also from the network of specialists in every discipline in the Army workforce
- Exciting recreational opportunities
- Gratitude from the military Families that need your support
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About CYS
Our Mission is Caring - Army Child and Youth Services programs exist to support military readiness by reducing the conflict between a Soldier's mission requirements and his or her parental responsibilities.
Child and Youth Services is an integral part of the Army mission. CYS programs support the Soldier which in turn enhances Army readiness. In other words, a Soldier can concentrate on his/her mission knowing that their children and youth are safe and supervised by trained and professional staff while participating in quality developmental programs.
Our Focus:
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Achieve and sustain QUALITY by pursuing nationally recognized benchmarks and performance standards
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Increase and sustain AVAILABILITY through on and off post child care options and supervised programs for youth
- Maintain AFFORDABILITY for both Soldiers and the Army
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Accreditation/Certification
DoD Certification and National Accreditation are required by the Military Child Care Act to attain and ensure CYS program quality.
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Accreditation Rates
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Private Sector
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10%
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Army Child
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98%
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Army School-Age
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98%
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Child Development Centers, School-Age Programs and FCC homes are eligible for National Accreditation through an external evaluation process that surpasses expectations and provides high quality care for children.
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Certification Rates:
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100% of the Army's Child and Youth Services programs are DoD certified.
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Certification: DoD Certification, the equivalent of state licensing, is based on an Army internal evaluation process to ensure Army CYS Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes and School-Age Programs meet required DoD quality standards. All caregivers must meet rigid training, health and safety standards, and are subject to unannounced inspections.
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RA
Ratios
- Infants: 1:4
- Pretoddlers 1:5 Class size: 9 with 2 teachers
- Pretoddlers 1:5 Toddlers: 1:7 Class size: 12 with 2 teachers
- Toddlers 1:7 Preschool: 1:10 Class size 17 with 2 teachers
- Preschool and Pre-K 1:10 Class size 20
- Kindergarten 1:12 Class size 24
- School-Age 1:15
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CU
Curriculum and Assessment
- Curriculum: The Creative Curriculum and other materials
- Assessment: The Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum
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PRO
Ongoing Program Support
- Child and Youth Coordinator
- CDC Director
- 3 Assistant Directors
- Classroom Mentors
- 3 Onsite Trainers
- Technology Specialist
- Cooks
- Clerks
- Facility Assistants
- Custodians
- School-Age and Youth Director
- Parent Advisory Committee
- Health, Nutrition, Sanitation, Fire safety, Safety, and other specialists
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FAC
Facility highlights
- Direct access to outdoor play space from every room
- Bright sunlit rooms
- Storage in each room and throughout the building
- Two large commercial kitchens
- Two janitors closets
- Commercial Laundry
- Free parking
- High speed Internet access
- Training and Work Room
- Staff Lounge
- Access to Multipurpose Room
- Rooms have staff desk, lockable storage and coat closet
- Infant/Pretoddler rooms have kitchenette with sink, cabinets, refrigerator, counter space
- Heated floors in infant crawling areas
- Arts and Science Sink and Counter in Pretoddler/Toddler and Toddler/Preschool Rooms
- Parents Storage
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SA
Facility Highlights Specifically for School-Age Children
- Separate entrance for School Age students
- Technology and Homework Lab with homework tables and computers
- Activity and Meeting Room Space with computers
- Performing Arts Room
- Central Atrium
- Learning and Demonstration Kitchen
- Multipurpose Room
- Outdoor Area and access to open fields
- Commercial Kitchen
- School-Age Director Office at SAS Entrance
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