Child and Youth Program Assistant
Air Force Global Strike Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Salary
$18.61 - $22.15
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in Army child and youth programs at centers for kids from infants to 12 years old, where you'll supervise children, plan fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being.
It's a great fit for caring individuals who enjoy working with children, have basic education, and can communicate well in English.
Entry-level positions are available, with opportunities to advance based on experience or further qualifications.
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 qualifications for higher levels (Skill CY-01 or Target CY-02) may require college transcripts or certificates
- Ability to maintain control of and account for the safety and whereabouts of children and youth
- Skills in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Ability to establish a positive program environment that promotes interactions among children, youth, and adults
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and handle program data and daily reports
Full Job Description
Positions are located at the Child Development Centers (6 wks-5 yrs) or School Age Center (6 yrs-12 yrs) at Fort Leonard Wood.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: must work at least 15 hours per week.
First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Please go to the Additional Information Section for upcoming Job Fair or School Age Center details.
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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