NAVWAR · 12 hours ago
CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT CY1/CY2* (RPT) MCBH - ALL CENTERS
Kaneohe, HI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNAVWAR is seeking a Child & Youth Program Assistant to support the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) in enhancing the quality of life for Marines and their families. The role involves implementing and leading planned activities for children and youth, providing care and supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety and health standards.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently performs the more routine simple child care tasks following step by step instructions
Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor who provides instructions and assistance on scope of assignments and in completing tasks
Performs work that is reviewed by the supervisor, in detail, while in progress and upon completion to ensure and assess progress, and evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training
Serves as a Child &Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one child & youth activity room
Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants
Uses prepared curriculum and program materials
Assists with the implementation of daily schedules and activity plans
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily skills
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements
Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants
Incorporates special instructions provided by parents pertaining to dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program
Cares for special needs children, and youth as directed by the supervisor
Provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans
Sets up displays and bulletin boards
Interacts with children, and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques
Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and Command representatives
Participates in conferences with parents and staff
Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor
Helps create games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic play, activities, etc.)
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
Notifies supervisor on health, fire, and safety compliance concerns
Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals where applicable
Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parent instructions
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed
Participates in program evaluation as required
Observes children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed
Participates in program evaluation as required
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in compliance with local policies, guidance and standards
Completes all training requirements, including orientation, monthly, annual and the approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training as prescribed, and tracks and records completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP)
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
Lifts and carries children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successfully complete: a local installation records check as applicable, state criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for employees who provide child care services
Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status
Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance
Be 18 years of age
Have the ability to speak, read and write English
Follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing
Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children
Pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E
Must be able to obtain current food handler's certification, CPR and first aid certifications
Six months prior experience working with children or youth in a day care setting
Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth
Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential, or a two year degree in a related field, or complete the USMC Children, Youth and Teen Standardized Module Training
One year prior experience working with children, youth or teens in a day care setting is required
Six months of this experience must have been at the GSE-03 level or private sector equivalent
Successfully complete: Installation Records Checks, a local military police installation records check, State criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a five year re-verification for employees who provide child care services
Possess or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
Preferred
Prior experience working with children, or youth preferred
Prior experience working with children or youth preferred
Prior experience working with children, youth or teens preferred
Benefits
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Company
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