CYP Leader

Navylifesw; Fallon, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Navylifesw is seeking a CYP Leader to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years across CYP programs. You will guide and mentor Child and Youth Program Assistants and help ensure programs meet diverse developmental needs.

Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum planning, scheduling, emergency response, and English communication is required.

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.
• One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CYP Program Assistants.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curricula and lesson plans.
• Plan and organize programs and employee schedules.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Train employees on issues including recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws governing child protection.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Employee mentoring

Emergency response

Program scheduling

English communication

Developmental knowledge

Child development principles

Laws on child protection

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader is to provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more Child and Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the Child and Youth Program Assistants.

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:

• 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.

• One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.