Summary
The CYP Assistant works directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP.
*This announcement is open all year. 1st cut off 04/04/2024. 2nd cut off 04/18/2024. After 1st and 2nd cutoff applications are only reviewed when a vacancy opens up and management requests to see applications.
Clarification from the agency
WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, active-duty service member (with their command's approval), and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.
Curriculum
- Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
- Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
- Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
- Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
- Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
- Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
- Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
- Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
- Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
- Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
- Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Parent and Employee Communication
- Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
- Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
- Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
- Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning.
- Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
- Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
- Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
- This position may be a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position may be subject to and must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, 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.
- Must be able to provide proof to be able to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
- Ability to 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.
- Must have valid and current US Driver's License and the ability to obtain and maintain a USFK Government License.
- NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
Entry Level (CY-1702-01)
- Prior experience working with children and/or youth preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements.
- Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)
Entry Level abilities plus:
- Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
- Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
- Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
- Ability to follow written instructions.
- Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY-1702-02)
Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:
- Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.
- Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.
- Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
- Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
- One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**
Entry Level (CY-1702-01)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred.
Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have the following:
Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted).
Target Level (CY-1702-02)
A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess one (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have one of the following:
Completion of the DoD standardized training courses;
OR
A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential;
OR
A minimum of a 2-year degree in degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education.
Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume or NAF Application Form
- Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
- Proof of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
- PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
- Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
- Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
Other Documents you May Submit:
- If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected servic
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12357271
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
A sign on incentive of $500 will be awarded to the new employee effective following successful completion of CNRJ onboarding and CYP orientation. Retention incentive of $500 will be paid to employees who are eligible following the first 90 days from the date of hire, additional incentive of $500 will be paid to employee after 6 months and the third incentive of $750 will be paid 12 months after the employee's date of hire. Eligible employees will also receive and eight hour Time off Award for each employment period being met.
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