Child & Youth Program Asst (CDC - Flex)

at  US Commander Navy Installations

CURRICULUM

Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth’s experience in the program.
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

RESUMES MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH DEMONSTRATES EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY (KSAS) AS THEY RELATE TO THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING THEIR EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND KSAS.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

ENTRY LEVEL (CY-1702-01) QUALIFIED APPLICANT SALARY - $18.21

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (CY-1702-01) QUALIFIED APPLICANT SALARY - $19.30

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

TARGET LEVEL (CY-1702-02) QUALIFIED APPLICANT SALARY - $20.46

Entry and Intermediate Levels’ knowledge and abilities plus:

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.
• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.
• Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

DUTIES

The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

TRANSCRIPTS FROM FOREIGN COLLEGES MUST BE EVALUATED FOR U.S. EQUIVALENCY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN AND SUBMIT PROOF OF CREDITABILITY OF EDUCATION AS EVALUATED BY A CREDENTIALING AGENCY WHICH IS A PRIVATE U.S. ORGANIZATION. CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS ARE NOT FREE AND APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE SELECTED SERVICE.

• How to Apply
  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/21/2024 to receive consideration.
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