Child & Youth Program Leader — Mentorship & Curriculum

U.S. Department of the Navy; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks an incumbent to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.

The role includes guidance and mentoring for CY Program Assistants and works under the supervision of a qualified higher graded employee. Candidates should demonstrate KSAs related to developmentally appropriate programming, child and youth development principles, ability to train staff on child health and safety,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles and practices.
• Ability to apply laws on detection and prevention of child abuse/neglect.
• Ability to understand interests and motivation of individuals/groups in CYP.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY staff.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to train employees on issues including illness and abuse awareness.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth.
• Mentor and guide CY Program Assistants under supervision.
• Assist in program planning, scheduling, and facilitating activities.

Skills

Developmental programming knowledge

Child and youth development principles

Abuse prevention laws application

Understanding youth motivation

Program planning and scheduling

Leadership and mentoring

Emergency response ability

Staff training on child health and安全

Curriculum outlines and lesson plans

English communication (oral & written)

CY-02 level experience

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks an incumbent to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.

The role includes guidance and mentoring for CY Program Assistants and works under the supervision of a qualified higher graded employee. Candidates should demonstrate KSAs related to developmentally appropriate programming, child and youth development principles, ability to train staff on child health and safety,