USAJOBS · 11 hours ago
Educational Technician (CYP Leader)
Sigonella Sicily, Italy, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.28/hr - $23.18/hr
1+ years expThe Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provides early care and youth services in various environments. The CYP Leader is responsible for implementing programs, supervising participant safety, coaching CYP Assistants, and engaging with parents across different age groups and locations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years) in addition to guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants
Mentors assigned CY Program Assistant team
Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth
Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules
Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation command policies, guidance, and standards
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel
Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns and uses the information in planning
Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data
Qualification
Required
Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND High school diploma or equivalent (or higher degree awarded)
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND High school diploma or equivalent (or higher degree awarded)
Associate or higher degree awarded in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
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
The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing
Pass a pre-employment medical 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
Eligible candidates must possess: No-Fee Passport, Sponsor's Orders or Command-sponsorship authorization, and sojourner's permit/application letter
May be required to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children)
One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04/Equivalent) level AND completion of DOD Standardized training courses or a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential or a minimum of a 2-year degree in a related field
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 understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment
Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling
Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations
Ability to train employees on 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
Benefits
Plus Post Allowance and two Retention Bonuses of $1,000 and 8-hour Time-off Award each at six months and at twelve months of employment
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