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Work for DoD

Are you looking for a portable career working with children and youth and supporting the military mission? Consider working for a Department of Defense child and youth program.

Find positions at or near installations worldwide, ranging from entry to management level, including:

Child development directors and assistant directors
Training and curriculum specialists
Before and after school directors
Youth program directors
Direct care staff

Join the nation's largest employer-sponsored child care system, with benefits including:

Health and life insurance
Paid leave
Retirement and 401K benefits
Tuition assistance
Training, mentoring, and professional development
Career advancement opportunities

Watch this video to learn more about the career opportunities available with military child and youth programs.

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Positions with Department of Defense

Positions with Department of Defense programs can be found at:

The Air Force Child and Youth Programs via USAJOBS
The Army Child & Youth Services Careers
The Marine Corps Community Services
The Navy Child & Youth Programs
USAJOBS by searching for "Department of Defense Child and Youth" jobs in your area. You can also search by entering the name of your service branch and "Child and Youth," for example "Air Force Child and Youth". Review the USAJOBS How-to Guide for more information.

View this step-by-step video to learn how to search USAJOBS for child and youth opportunities.

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Additional Guidance

For additional guidance, visit Military OneSource's page on Child and Youth Development Careers or contact your Installation Employment Readiness Specialist.