EDUCATIONAL AID/TECHNICIAN (CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT)

About the role

The positions are located at multiple facilities within the Child and Youth Programs at Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Hospital, and Naval Base Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.
• Work under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non-routine problems.
• Review results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Perform routine day-to-day assignments independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required.
• Review routine assignments for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain appropriate credentials as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• For intermediate-level requirements: Six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting; AND completed Navy Entry Level training requirements (Army, Air Force, Marine equivalent accepted).
• For target-level requirements: At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND completion of DOD standardized training courses and possess 1 year of experience working with children and youth; OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; AND 1 year of experience; OR At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate; AND 1 year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star).
• Must be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or flexible. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.