Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant

1 day ago

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States US Army Full time
Job Summary

This position is located at Silver Springs, MD. The announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.

Responsibilities
  • Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
  • Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
  • Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
  • Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
  • Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
  • Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards.
  • Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
  • Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:
  • Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
  • OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.
  • OR A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
  • OR Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation.
Additional Information

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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