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 childcare program for young children from 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten age at a military base in West Point, New York.
You'll supervise kids, plan fun and educational activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keep the environment safe and engaging.
It's a great fit for someone who loves working with young children, has basic education like a high school diploma, and enjoys creating positive group experiences in a supportive military community setting.
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 ensure the safety and whereabouts of children and youth
- Skills in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Capability to establish a positive program environment that promotes interactions among children, youth, and adults
- Proficiency in preparing, arranging, and maintaining indoor/outdoor activity areas, including for children with special requirements
- Ability to maintain program participation data and complete daily reports
Full Job Description
This position will be at the Stony Child Development Center, West Point, New York. The age range for this location would be children aged 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten.
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).
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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