Child and Youth Program Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks CYP Assistants to engage and supervise children and youth, ensuring safety and active participation in CYP activities. Assistants help develop social skills, safe decision-making, and healthy lifestyle choices in a structured setting.

Positions require clear description of KSAs and the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, while promoting teamwork and positive relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Directly work with children and youth, keeping them engaged, cared for, and safe.
• Promote healthy snacks and recreational activities.
• Help develop social skills and school readiness.
• Follow Department of the Navy training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Collaborate with coworkers to support CYP activities.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Relationship building

Curriculum interpretation

Planning & organizing

Experience with children

Job description

CYP ASSISTANTS (Multi-Level) - FLEXIBLE 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 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) 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) 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.