East CDC - CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 01/02

First Roles; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking Child and Youth Program Assistants across levels to join our team at Peterson SFB. The role involves supervising children from 6 weeks to 18 years, facilitating activities, and ensuring safety and accountability for all participants according to program policies.

Incumbents will support in preparing age-appropriate activities, supervising field trips and meals, and may transport children as needed within government vehicle guidelines.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to supervise children aged 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Ability to follow policies and regulations for child care programs.
• Willingness to transport children in government vehicles if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision for program participants.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and supervise indoor/outdoor events.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities and safety requirements.

Skills

Supervision of children

Activity planning

Safety accountability

Job description

About the position: This position may be assigned to CDC East at Peterson SFB. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $ 22.33 Intermediate Level: $ 20.89 Entry Level: $ 18.70

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS):

The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants. Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):

Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment. Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.