Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - July 15, 2026

About the role

The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on July 15, 2026, from 1000-1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care (618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312). Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is given and accepted for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.
• Duties may include assisting in the child's arrival and departure from the center, diapering, feeding, toileting, resting, etc.; developing and assisting with games and learning activities; observing and evaluating development levels and maintaining records and other related duties.
• Serves as a contact point for information and performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Child & Youth Program.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and statistical and financial data.
• Assure accuracy of child registrations and enrollments. Ensure USDA food program records are accurate.
• Maintain files and prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports in compliance with policy and procedure in a timely manner.
• Perform various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation.
• Cleanse and maintain the center's facilities according to the established specifications.

Requirements

• 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 removal from this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following to be considered for this position:
• Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
• A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.

Skills

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from six to 18 years of age.
• Maturity and judgment to handle emergencies.
• Leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program Assistants.
• Organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• No matching locations found.
• No relocation expenses reimbursed.
• No benefits package.

Pay

Dependent upon education, professional experience, and/or position offered

Schedule

• Multiple Schedules - Regular Full-time (35-40) and Flexible (0-40)
• Occasional travel - May be required to work at other centers aboard the installation to meet the needs of the programs