Child and Youth Program Assistant

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CY Program Assistant to provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years across one or more CY programs.

The role focuses on curriculum development, environment setup, positive interactions, supervision, and effective communication with families and staff, supporting safe and engaging program experiences in a DoD community.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and supervision for program participants in DoD/NAF settings.
• Executes curriculum activities and planned events to support children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Maintains safe, healthy, and inclusive program environments in indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Communicates with parents and staff about activities, progress, and activities.
• Assists with setup and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.

Job description

Summary

The purpose of the CY Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.

Duties

Help

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.

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.

Indoor and Outdoor Environment

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