Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02.

Obsolete Site; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid personal time off

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a team leader for their Child and Youth Services programs in Arlington, Virginia. This role is responsible for the developmental care and instruction of children aged 6 weeks to 18 years, ensuring a suitable educational environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in group programs for youth and effective communication skills. Regular full and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience in group programs with children/youth.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead team responsible for developmental care for children and youth.
• Implement developmentally appropriate programs.
• Develop and plan educational lesson plans for children and youth.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Knowledge of child/youth development

Ability to collaborate with team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours in a related field

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader responsible for ensuring program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years within Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children and youth.
• Instruct team members in specific tasks and job techniques; provide written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Develop, plan and implement age‑appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules and activities based on observed needs and interests of individual children and youth.
• Ensure staff follow health and safety standards for diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep practices, and caring for ill children and youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written, to collaborate with the CYS team, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.
• Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth and demonstrated knowledge of theories and principles of child/youth development, with completion of DoW standardized training course or holding a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School‑Age (MSA) credential.
• OR a minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth, demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development, and an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development; or related field with a major of at least 24 semester hours in a related content area. A bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field is also acceptable.
• Must meet all employment conditions: direct deposit and social security card presented; E‑Verify check; background check; immunization against communicable diseases; pre‑employment and subsequent physical exams; ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.; visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children; report all suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete DoW and Service training requirements, including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training.

Benefits

• Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• Naf‑flexible employees working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible for the NAF 401(k) plan and may receive health insurance.
• Pay‑banded system; Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.