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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (CDC) FLEX

Air Force Academy, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.51/hr - $20.80/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) for the Donna Head Child Development Center at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of children and youth, preparing activity areas, and promoting positive interactions among participants.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults

Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule

Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events

Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices

Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor

Notifies supervisor of health, fire and safety compliance concerns

Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed

Notes special instructions provided by parents

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation, where applicable

Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs

Assists in providing and leading planned activities

Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions

Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment

Helps create adult-made games and play materials (i.e., mixing paint, play dough, assembling props, activities, etc.)

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors

Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports

Participates in program evaluations as required

Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants including group as well as individual child and youth activities

Assists children and youth with special projects, and life skills

Participates in conferences with parents and staff. Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques

Participates in program evaluations using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials and national accreditation tools

Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth

Assist children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills

Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements

Develops and implements schedules and plans

Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Participates in conferences with parents and staff

Briefs other employees and parents

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials and national accreditation tools

Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards

Qualification

Child development knowledgeYouth program administrationFood Handlers certificationEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent)

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 level working in a group program for children or youth AND Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) AND AF Orientation Training Program

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): Must possess one of the following: 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be complete and evident by Service-issued documentation

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential

For CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, elementary education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education

This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation

This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases

This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position