CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)
Air Mobility Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in a summer childcare program at a military base in Kansas, where you'll supervise children and youth, plan fun activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and ensure a safe and engaging environment.
It's ideal for entry-level candidates who enjoy working with kids, have basic education, and can communicate well in English.
Flexible hours are available, with perks like childcare fee discounts for employees with children.
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 planning and conducting activities for children and youth (for higher levels CY-01 Skill or CY-02 Target)
- Ability to maintain safety and accountability for children and youth
- Knowledge of creating positive environments that promote interactions and interest
- Capability to prepare and maintain activity areas for indoor/outdoor use, including for children with special needs
- Proficiency in maintaining program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
Multiple Flex Summer Hire positions located at OSAGE School Age Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25 % childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
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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