Educational Aid/Technician (Full Time)

Sigonella; Lentini; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking dedicated CYP Assistants to work with children and youth, fostering their development and ensuring their safety. In this rewarding role, you will help children build essential social skills, make healthy choices, and prepare for school. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals while collaborating with a supportive team. If you have a passion for working with children and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Mansioni

• Assist children in developing social skills and making healthy choices.
• Ensure children's safety and engagement in activities.

Conoscenze

Effective communication in English

Following verbal and written instructions

Promoting effective working relationships

Team cooperation

Descrizione del lavoro

Educational Aids/Technicians (CYP Assistants) work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

If qualified at the lower level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the higher level upon meeting qualification requirements. A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

• 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)

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• 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.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Level knowledge and abilities plus:

• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• 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.