Summary
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Educational Aids/Technicians (Child and Youth Program Assistants) work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; making healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; building self‑help and school readiness skills; and exploring the environment around them.
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the CYP Program Assistant are grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities.
Curriculum
Develop schedules and activity plans, review and provide input into plans developed by entry and intermediate level educational aids, ensure plans incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements. Care for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor. Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities. Role model developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques. Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Help arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Help prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Set up displays and bulletin boards. Inventory equipment on a recurring basis and recommend replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establish a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies. Maintain control of and account for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Supervise children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events. Ensure children and youth depart with authorized personnel according to written parental instructions. Observe program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Provide parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities. Participate in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observe children and youth and document developmental progression and/or concerns. Use the information in planning. Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, self‑inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notify supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
Collect, maintain, and report program participation data. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* 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.
* Pass all applicable records and background checks.
* Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for withdrawing a tentative job offer or removal from this position.
* Pass a pre‑employment physical examination, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
* Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
* Male candidates born after December 31 1959, and at least 18 years of age, are required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (attach proof of registration).
* Eligible candidates must possess: no‑fee passport, sponsor’s orders or command sponsorship authorization, and sojourner’s permit/application letter.
Qualifications
Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01)
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* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.
* Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
* Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01)
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* Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
* Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
* Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high‑quality direct care and education and development.
* Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
* Ability to follow written instructions.
* Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
* Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02)
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* One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
* Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.
* Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high‑quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.
* Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
* Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
* Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
Education
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* Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.
Education Requirements
Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, and have completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (army, air force, and marine equivalent accepted). xjrgpwk
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess one (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, and have one of the following: completion of the DoD standardized training courses, a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School‑Age (MSA) credential, or a minimum of a 2‑year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre‑K or Primary Education.
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