Child and Youth Program Leader

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command is seeking an experienced individual to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. You will mentor CY Program Assistants and work under supervision to ensure age-appropriate programming.

A qualified candidate possesses knowledge of child development principles, abilities to apply safety laws, plan curricula, organize schedules, lead and train staff, and respond to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to apply Federal and State laws on child abuse prevention.
• Ability to understand interests and motivation of individuals and groups in CYP.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program staff.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to train employees on issues including illness recognition and child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program Assistants.
• Assist in curriculum development and lesson planning for CY programs.
• Coordinate scheduling and program activities under supervision.

Skills

Developmental programs

Child development principles

Emergency response

Curriculum development

Communication

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Program planning

Job description

Incumbent provides appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, nonroutine problems encountered. 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:

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Skill in understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to train employees on variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.