Child Development Center Director (Small)
Commander, Navy Installations
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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Salary
$18.52 - $23.46
per hour
Type
Closes
December 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in a childcare program at a military base in Richmond, Virginia, where you'll supervise children and youth, plan fun activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keep everything safe and organized.
It's a great fit for someone who loves working with kids, has basic education like a high school diploma, and enjoys creating positive group experiences in a structured environment.
Entry-level positions are available, with opportunities to advance based on additional skills or education.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level CY-01)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or skills in supervising and ensuring the safety of children and youth
- Ability to plan and conduct activities that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Skills in creating positive program environments and promoting interactions among participants
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials
- Proficiency in maintaining program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency Richmond, VA Child Development Center.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level. Major Duties:
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
- Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
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