Clarification from the agency

Open to military spouses, veterans, and the public.

The duties and responsibilities of the CYP Leader are grouped into categories, mentor, curriculum, indoor & outdoor environment, interactions & relationships, supervision of children & youth, parent &employee communication, assessment, compliance, & additional responsibilities. Mentors As a CY Program Assistant, this role supports senior staff by training lower-level employees in Standardized Module Training & collaborates with the Training & Curriculum Specialist to apply professional development through mentoring & role-modeling. They demonstrate effective youth engagement techniques, advise credential candidates, track team skill development, & regularly consult the specialist to improve growth initiatives. Curriculum Plans Develops & implements tailored activities for children & youth, collaborating with staff, & accommodating special needs. Indoor & Outdoor Environment Works with team members to prepare, arrange, & maintain indoor & outdoor activity areas & materials to accommodate daily schedules. Makes suggestions about improvements to the activity areas. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis & recommends replenishing damaged, missing, & depleted supplies. Interactions & Relationships Encourages participant interest & establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, & adults. Supervision of Children & Youth Provides oversight & accountability for program participants in line with DoD & local policies. Ensures safety & proper supervision of children & youth during activities & events. Responsible for monitoring participants for signs of illness or abuse, & mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse & neglect. Parent & Employee Communication Interacts professionally with employees, parents, & local installation command personnel. Participates in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, & local installation command personnel. Briefs other employees & parents. Plans & conducts activities for parents in order to encourage parents to become involved. Assessment Observes children/youth & documents developmental progression and/or concerns & uses the information in planning. Assists CY Program Assistants with assessment tasks when needed. Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, & national accreditation tools. Compliance Ensures assigned area achieves & maintains standards for DoD certification & national accreditation or equivalent. Ensures compliance with law, policies, & regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Additional Responsibilities Collects, maintains, & reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification Factors

1. The position requires knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for children & youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years, child development principles, & applicable Federal & State child abuse prevention laws. Essential skills include program planning, leadership, emergency identification, staff training, curriculum development, & effective English communication with strong interpersonal abilities.
2. The incumbent works under general supervision, exercising flexibility, initiative, & creativity to achieve goals, consulting supervisors as needed, with work reviewed for results & compliance.
3. Operational guidelines encompass federal & military regulations such as the MCCA, DODINST 6060.2, OPNAVINST 1700.9, NAVMED P-5010, SOPs, & professional standards, alongside NAEYC, COA, NAFCC, BGCA, & 4-H curricula, guiding the incumbent in implementing program policies & procedures to achieve timely goals.
4. The incumbent manages diverse, year-round developmental activities in a CYP, coordinating employee planning sessions to schedule & resource programs, guiding staff toward DoD certification, & collaborating with leadership to improve services.
5. Scope & Effect The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, assistance, & mentoring for CY Program Assistants & to contribute to the efficient operation & administration of the program(s) & related activities. This contributes to the emotional wellbeing & morale of the military &civilian personnel whose children & youth attend the CY program.
6. The incumbent maintains personal contacts with CYP leadership, children &youth, parents, employees, military personnel, community members, school officials, & local child & youth & civic organizations.
7. Purpose of Contacts with children, youth, & parents identify needs to ensure safety, mentor staff, & coordinate community activities.
8. The incumbent frequently walks, stands, bends, & lifts up to 40 pounds, mainly working in classrooms with occasional driving.
9. The work environment involves typical safety risks like disease exposure & lifting injuries, with activities indoors or outdoors, adequate facilities, & occasional evening or weekend shifts.

Conditions of employment

• Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.
• Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
• In accordance with the Department of the Navy this position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit testing may become the basis for removal from position.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must satisfactorily obtain or 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

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. The Military Child Care Act requires national accreditation of CY programs. Minimum education requirements are required by the accrediting body. Incumbents must have one of the following:

Completion of DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12-Months experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.

OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 were incumbent displayed knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

OR 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

How you will be evaluated

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.

Required Documents:
The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of 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 service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

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