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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Child & Youth Program Assistant (Summer Camp)

Indian Head, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.34/hr - $23.96/hr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child & Youth Program Assistant to work directly with children and youth at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head. The role involves keeping participants engaged and safe, helping them develop social skills, and implementing activities that meet their developmental needs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops schedules and activity plans

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

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

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

Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques

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

Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable

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

Sets up displays and bulletin boards

Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults

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

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards

Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events

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

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

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel

Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities

Participates in conferences with parents and employees

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns

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

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child Development Associate (CDA)Military School-Age (MSA) credentialEarly Childhood Education (ECE)DoD standardized training coursesChildren/youthFollow instructionsEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply

A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent

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

Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted)

One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

Completion of the DoD standardized training courses

A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential

A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education

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

Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases

Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application