Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
West Point, New York
Salary
$18.91 - $25.88
per hour
Type
Closes
December 29, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in a child and youth program at a military base in West Point, New York, where you'll supervise kids and teens, plan fun and educational activities, and ensure their safety and well-being in a supportive environment.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has patience and creativity, and wants a role that helps military families.
Entry-level positions require just a high school diploma, making it accessible for those starting out 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 ability to maintain control and ensure safety of children and youth
- Skills in planning and conducting activities for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Capability to create positive program environments and promote interactions among participants
- Proficiency in preparing and maintaining activity areas, including for children with special needs
- Ability to track program data and complete daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Middle School/Teen (MST) West Point, NY.
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 CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
This position is Mission and Weather Essential. 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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