Onsite Child & Youth Program Assistant

BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL (DOA); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount – first child

Childcare fee discount – second+ child

Job summary

BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL (DOA) seeks a Child and Youth Program Assistant for the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. You will support childcare services, plan activities, and ensure safety and well-being of participants in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Strong English communication and 18+ are required. The role involves coordinating schedules, maintaining data records, and facilitating inclusive activities for diverse age groups with occasional travel within the post.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Child care mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL (DOA) seeks a Child and Youth Program Assistant for the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. You will support childcare services, plan activities, and ensure safety and well-being of participants in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Strong English communication and 18+ are required. The role involves coordinating schedules, maintaining data records, and facilitating inclusive activities for diverse age groups with occasional travel within the post.