Child And Youth Program Assistant (School Age Care Program - ENTRY LEVEL)
About The Position
This entry-level position is located at the Child and Youth Services Flight–School Age Program Youth Center. Pay is set based on experience, education, and/or certification; the listed entry-level rate is $18.70. The assistant performs simple routine tasks by following step-by-step instructions and helps provide planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. The role creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions, identifies needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable. The position requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a favorable pre-employment physical due to lifting requirements. The incumbent must maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, be free of communicable diseases, complete assigned training including Food Handlers certification, and possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a good driving record. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, communicate effectively in English, and be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents for at least three years who reside in or around the stated area. Direct deposit and satisfactory completion of E-Verify are required. A probationary period may apply.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- No previous experience is required for the entry-level position.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- Consent to pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is designated as a Test Designated Position.
- Ability to complete a favorable pre-employment physical due to physical lifting requirements.
- Ability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
- Completion of assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.
- Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions, and provide a good driving record.
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident for at least three years and reside in or around the area specified in the announcement.
- Provide two forms of identification and meet installation access identification requirements.
- Satisfactory employment verification through E-Verify; direct deposit is required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
- Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
- Generate a list of needed supplies and equipment.
- Attend to children’s physical needs, as applicable.
- Perform simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- 100% child care fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program for direct care staff who meet the stated work-schedule requirement.
- 25% child care fee discount for any additional children of direct care staff who meet the stated work-schedule requirement. The staff member must spend at least 75% of their work schedule in the classroom; flex employees must average 15 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
