Child & Youth Program Lead: Development & Mentorship

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

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