Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target - Leader Level)

Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Co; Alaska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAF Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount

Job summary

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Co is looking for a Child and Youth Program Assistant on Eielson AFB to ensure the safety and well-being of children aged 6 weeks to 18 years during various activities. This role involves supervising children, planning engaging programming, and maintaining safe staff/child ratios.

Work hours span Monday to Friday, with some weekends required for special events. A DAF Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applies to this position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Experience in working with children and youth.
• Ability to monitor safety and ensure adequate staffing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team leader for program staff in child and youth programs.
• Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans and conducts activities for program participants.

Job description

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target - Leader Level)

This position is located at the Child Development Center on EIelson AFB.

Work hours are subject but not limited to:

• 6:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
• Occasional weekends for special events.

Must be 18+ years of age.

DAF Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position.

Serve as team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulation in one or more child and youth programs. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth. Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Works in ratio with children and youth. Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.