Child & Youth Programs Assistant: Engaging Care & Activities

First Roles; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 56,482,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) within United States Air Force Child and Youth Programs. The role covers supervision, care and activity planning for children from infancy to 18 years, with responsibilities across indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, snacks, and safety.

Positions vary by level, focusing on routine tasks, activity coordination, and parent/staff communications while complying with program policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Accountability for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Provides care, supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.
• Assists in preparing age-appropriate activities and supervises during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings and events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment welcoming participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned activities. Briefs staff, management and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities; creates an environment welcoming participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Develops daily schedules and activity plans for age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff and parents. Inventory on equipment and supplies.
• Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum. Generates a list of needed supplies and attends to the physical needs of the children.

Job description

First Roles is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) within United States Air Force Child and Youth Programs. The role covers supervision, care and activity planning for children from infancy to 18 years, with responsibilities across indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, snacks, and safety.

Positions vary by level, focusing on routine tasks, activity coordination, and parent/staff communications while complying with program policies and regulations.