CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multilevel)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a CYP Assistant to engage children and youth in a safe, supportive environment on base. You will help develop social skills, promote healthy choices, and support readiness through structured activities.

The role requires clear communication in English, adherence to DoN training, and teamwork within a childcare team. Prior experience with children is valued, with progression through CY-1702-01 levels based on demonstrated KSAs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage children and youth in activities to build social skills and resilience.
• Promote healthy snack choices and safe recreational activities.
• Support development of self-help and school readiness skills.
• Follow curriculum or activity plans and ensure a safe, caring environment.

Skills

English communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

KSAs for DoN Training

Child and youth interaction

Job description

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

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: Entry Level (CY-1702-01) Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus:

Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth. Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development. Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan. Ability to follow written instructions. Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Target Level (CY-1702-02) Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth. Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups. Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures. One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.