CYP Child Care Assistant (Multilevel) - 2,000 Dollars in Sign-on and Retention Bonuses Available

Duties

• Develops schedules and activity plans, including reviewing and providing input into plans developed by entry and intermediate level Educational Aids.
• Ensures program plans and activities incorporate observed needs of individual children and youth.
• Implements activities and special events meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
• Incorporates special parent instructions (dietary, physical needs, etc.).
• Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements and cares for them as directed.
• Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom/activity area management.
• 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/outdoor areas and materials; sets up displays and bulletin boards.
• Inventories equipment and recommends replenishing supplies; secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Establishes a program environment sustaining participant interest and promoting positive interactions.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved guidance and development techniques.
• Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability per DoD, NAF Component, and local policies.
• Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during all activities and outings.
• Ensures children depart with authorized persons per written parental instructions.
• Observes participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed (mandatory reporter).
• Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and command personnel; provides daily verbal/written parent feedback.
• Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
• Observes and documents developmental progression/concerns; uses information in planning.
• Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments (rating scales, risk assessments, self-inspections, accreditation tools).
• Assists in achieving DoD certification and national accreditation; ensures compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
• Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
• Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data; performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used in DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks (fingerprint checks, Tier 1 with Child Care, State Criminal History Repository, Installation Records Check including SARP/ADMITS, FAP/FFSMIS, and NJIS/law enforcement checks).
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing (Test Designated Position); positive test or failure to submit is basis for removal. Marijuana use is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws; positive test results in withdrawal of job offer and 6-month ineligibility to apply for DoD positions.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions.
• Automatic disqualification for: conviction in civilian/military court (including general/special/summary court-martial or Article 15/UCMJ) for a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense; or being held negligent in a civil/administrative proceeding concerning death/serious injury to a child/dependent person entrusted to their care.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer required within first 30 days.
• E-Verify utilized to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

Entry Level (CY-1702-01):

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy training requirements within specified timeframe.
• Ability to promote effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers; work cooperatively as a team member.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience with children/youth preferred.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01):

• All Entry Level abilities plus: Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high-quality care and education.
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan; ability to plan, organize, and work cooperatively as a team member.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, Marine equivalent accepted).

Target Level (CY-1702-02):

• All Entry and Intermediate Level knowledge and abilities plus: Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program response to meet needs.
• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high-quality care individually or in groups.
• Skill to promote effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers; work cooperatively as a team member.
• Skill in verbal communication to provide program information and explain processes.
• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AND one of the following: Completion of DoD standardized training courses; OR a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; OR a minimum 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education.

Education

Must provide a copy of H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) at time of application. If degree not yet awarded and/or possessing certificates for DoD approved competency-based training courses and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential, you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

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