AAG - Children, Youth, and Families Division, PAL Section, Tumwater
State of Washington
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$18.70 - $25.49
per hour
Type
Closes
April 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in Army child care centers, looking after kids from infants to 12-year-olds by planning fun activities, ensuring their safety, and creating a positive environment for play and learning.
It's ideal for someone who loves working with children, has patience and energy, and wants a role that supports military families through on-site programs.
Entry-level positions require just a high school diploma, making it accessible for those starting in childcare.
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), such as college transcripts or certificates
- Work at least 15 hours per week
- Maintain control and accountability for the safety and whereabouts of children and youth
- Plan and conduct activities addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials, including for children with special requirements
Full Job Description
These positions are located at the Child Development Center (6wks - 5yrs) or School-Age Center (6yrs - 12yrs).
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) 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) Incentives: 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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