Incumbent provides appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher‐graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non‐routine problems.Works with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower‐level employees.Assists lower‐level employees in completing the Standardized Module Training.Assists the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in helping lower‐level CY Program Assistants translate professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding and role‐modeling.Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.Assists the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charts progress of team members' on‐the‐job skills.Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Continually reviews activities and plans for appropriateness.Works with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and the CY Program Assistants to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.Recommends to the T&C Specialist and CY Program Assistants changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations.Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.Oversees arrival and departure of children and youth.Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Participates in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, and local installation command personnel.Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns and uses the information in planning.Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre‐employment and random drug testing.Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.Must be 18 years of age or older.
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 program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.Ability to train employees on a 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.
EducationCompletion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) Level.OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School‐Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) Level.OR A minimum of a 2‐year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) Level.Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.Additional InformationAll individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy installation or in a DON‐sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC), which includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records, the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records, and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. Use of illegal drugs is not tolerated, and any positive drug test results for marijuana or other substances will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI), incumbents will be automatically disqualified for certain convictions or forensic findings concerning child protection or felony drug offenses, as well as for negligent conduct resulting in serious injury or death to a child under the individual's care.#