CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (LEADER LEVEL)

Department of the Air Force • Fort Eustis, VA

352d • $22 - $25

About The Position

This is a RFT position with guaranteed 35 hours, located at the Pershing/Madison CDC. The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent.
• Must be able to provide proof of education (i.e., diploma or equivalent).
• Must speak, read and write English.
• Must meet specific physical requirements and pass a physical examination.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.
• Must satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks.
• Must possess maturity and good judgment and like working with children/youth and their parents.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record if required to transport children.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the AF Modules.
• 30 semester hours above the high school level which included at least 15 semester hours in early childhood education, youth development, or related fields.
• One year at the CY03 level or equivalent.
• Completion of an Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education, youth development, or related fields or have a Child Development Associate credential or a Youth Development credential.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more child and youth programs.
• Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth.
• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
• Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults.
• Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
• Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Works with trainer and supervisor to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Works with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
• Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers.
• Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, and other representatives.
• Ensures children and youth depart with an authorized person according to written parental instruction.
• Provides opportunities for parental involvement.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques.
• Explains program guidance, procedures, policies and directives to team members.
• Resolves problems and conflict situations or obtains information and guidance from supervisor.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and provides work-related guidance to subordinates.
• Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth.
• Conducts on-the-job training and instruction for team members.
• Ensures team members follow safety, fire, fitness, health and nutrition procedures.
• Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignments and gets work started in accordance with the daily activity plan.
• Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
• Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable.
• Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing and depleted supplies.
• Collects, maintains and reports program participation data.
• Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.

Benefits

• Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP.
• A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees