CYP Lead: Developmental Programs & Mentorship

U.S. Department of the Navy; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking an incumbent to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years across CY programs. The role includes mentoring CY Program Assistants and working under supervision for complex tasks.

The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming, child abuse prevention laws, and curriculum development while maintaining strong English communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.
• Mentor and guide CY Program Assistants.
• Work under supervision with guidance on complex, nonroutine problems.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Developmental care

Child development principles

Emergency response

Curriculum planning

Leadership & mentoring

English communication

Job description

U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking an incumbent to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years across CY programs. The role includes mentoring CY Program Assistants and working under supervision for complex tasks.

The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming, child abuse prevention laws, and curriculum development while maintaining strong English communication and leadership skills.