Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Full Job Description

These positions are located at the Child Development Center (6wks - 5yrs) or School-Age Center (6yrs - 12yrs). Plan to attend the Joint Base Lewis-McChord CYS Job Fair on Tuesday, 03 February 2026.

See "How to Apply" section below for details. Only eligible applicants attending the job fair will be referred for consideration.

CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child. 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.

This announcement is in conjunction with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord CYS Job Fair on Tuesday, 03 February 2026. Applications will be accepted from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The Job Fair will take place at the Eagles Pride Golf Course which is conveniently located off Interstate 5 at Exit 116. The address is 1529 Mounts Rd SW, Dupont, WA 98237.

See "How to Apply" section below for complete details. IMPORTANT--Only eligible applicants attending the job fair will be referred for consideration from this announcement.

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.