Child and Youth Program Assistant

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses

Time Off Awards

Job summary

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF) is seeking a CY Program Assistant in Annapolis, MD. The role involves supervising and engaging children and youth, developing schedules, and implementing activities to promote safety and development.

The position is full-time with DoD DoD certification requirements and background checks. Compensation is in the range of $21.55–$24.90 per hour, with potential retention bonuses and time-off awards.

Qualifications

• Resumes must include KSAs as they relate to CY Program Assistant.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care, and accountability for program participants in accordance with DoD, DoD CY program standards.
• Develops schedules and activity plans and implements activities to meet children's needs.
• Interacts with children, youth, and parents to ensure safe, engaging experiences.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and organization of program spaces and materials.

Job description

Summary

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.

Location

4 vacancies in the following location:

Annapolis, MD

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No

Remote job No

No

Salary

$21.55 - $24.90 per hour

May be eligible for up to $2,000.00 in Retention Bonuses and Time Off Awards.

Pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Promotion potential

2

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes

Security clearance Other

Position sensitivity and risk

Jobs require a and some require a . The type depends on the job.

Background check type

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

26-13039639

Control number

880759200

Open to

This job is open to Clarification from the agency Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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.

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.

Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.

Sets up displays and bulletin boards.

Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Interactions and Relationships

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.

Supervision of Children and Youth

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.

Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Parent and Employee Communication

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.

Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.

Participates in conferences with parents and employees.

Assessment

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning.

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.

Compliance

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold 3 years of lawful residency.

Qualifications

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)

• 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)