Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant

5 days ago

Fort GreggAdams VA USA, United States US Army Full time
Job Summary

This position is located at Fort Gregg Adams, VA, and is responsible for supervising children and youth in a group program setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and youth, and possess a strong understanding of child development principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise children and youth in a group program setting, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
  • Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
  • Instruct team members in specific tasks and job techniques, making available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
  • Explain program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
  • Use designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with DoD and local installation standards.
  • Ensure assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
  • Complete training requirements using approved service materials, including designated training modules.
Requirements
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Meet one of the following qualifications:
    • Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
    • Have 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 directly related to the age group to which assigned.
    • Have a bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study directly related to the age group to which assigned.
    • Have 24 months of experience working in a group childcare or youth program, with completion of DoD-approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
  • Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/youth program inspections.
  • Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth).
  • Experience leading or mentoring lower-level childcare/youth program staff.
Additional Information

This announcement has been extended to close on October 10, 2024. Eligible applicants who applied on or before September 26, 2024, will be sent for consideration. If positions are filled, this announcement may close early.

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local commuting area of Fort-Gregg Adams, VA.

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