Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - October 20, 2026

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Bangor, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Naval Base Kitsap Child and Youth Programs are holding a direct hiring event on October 20, 2026, from 1000 to 1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care, 618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312. Resumes are not required but are strongly encouraged. For questions, contact [email protected]. Pre-employment drug testing may be required for certain positions if an offer is made and accepted.

The event is hiring for several roles. CYP Assistants provide specialized developmental care and instruction to children and youth, assist with daily care and activities, observe development, maintain records, and may guide and mentor program assistants. CYP Leaders provide developmental care and instruction and support program assistants; their work includes mentoring, curriculum, learning environments, relationships, supervision, communication, assessment, and compliance.

CYP Operations Clerks provide information and clerical and administrative support, including records, reporting, family and program liaison, fee and supply monitoring, enrollment accuracy, USDA food-program records, front-desk coverage, phone inquiries, and payment processing. CYP Cooks prepare and portion meals using standardized recipes, monitor cooking, adjust recipes for quantities and equipment, and perform related duties. CYP Food Service Workers assist with food preparation and service, stock carts, package food, clean and sanitize food-service areas and equipment, and store and label food in accordance with health and sanitation standards. CYP Custodians provide routine custodial and housekeeping services, inspect grounds, remove debris, and report safety hazards.

All positions require applicants to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Requirements vary by position and grade. Applicants must complete required training and maintain applicable credentials, pass records and background checks, undergo required drug testing, pass a pre-employment physical, provide immunization evidence, and be free of communicable diseases. Employment is contingent on proof of education if not provided with the application. Selectees may be required to complete a one-year probationary period and must enroll in direct deposit or electronic funds transfer within the first 30 days. The employer uses E-Verify.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• All positions require a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; applicants must provide proof of education.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, or national accreditation institutions used by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass applicable records and background checks, including required child-care background checks and installation records checks.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing; failure to submit or a positive test may result in removal or withdrawal of an offer.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of communicable diseases.
• CYP Assistant entry level: High school diploma or equivalent; able to lift up to 40 pounds; pass required security and health checks.
• CYP Assistant intermediate level: In addition to entry-level requirements, six months of experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting and completion of child abuse modules and DON Standardized Module Training modules 1–3; knowledge of basic child and youth development; ability to organize work, interpret activity plans, and follow written instructions.
• CYP Assistant target level: One year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, plus DoD standardized training, a valid CDA or MSA credential, or a relevant two-year degree. If hired at the target position, complete the Navy module program within 18 months.
• CYP Leader: One of the following: DoD Standardized Module Training and 12 months’ experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) level; a CDA or MSA credential and 12 months’ experience at that level; or a relevant two-year degree and 12 months’ experience at that level. Requires knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for ages six to 18, sound judgment and emergency capability, leadership and mentoring skills, ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans, organizational skills, English communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• CYP Operations Clerk: Two years of administrative experience; knowledge of office automation software, office practices and procedures, administrative support functions, and military CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R, and USDA Food Programs; effective English communication skills.
• CYP Cook: Knowledge of food handling, personal hygiene, safe work procedures, food preparation and quantity cooking, recipe development or revision, and sanitation; ability to evaluate food quality, address production problems, coordinate simultaneous food preparation activities, and communicate effectively in English.
• CYP Food Service Worker: Knowledge of food handling, personal hygiene, safe work procedures, basic arithmetic, and sanitation procedures; ability to address production problems and evaluate food quality.
• CYP Custodian: Knowledge of chemical and cleaning agents; skill using household and industrial equipment and powered cleaning equipment; physical ability to move furniture and objects over 50 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely; effective English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certain convictions or findings concerning child safety, sexual offenses, felony drug offenses, or serious negligence involving a child or dependent person may automatically disqualify an applicant.
• Participate in direct deposit or electronic funds transfer within the first 30 days of employment; selectees may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Resumes are not required but are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• CYP Assistant: Provide developmental care and instruction; assist with children’s arrival and departure, diapering, feeding, toileting, and rest; help develop and conduct games and learning activities; observe and evaluate development; maintain records; and guide or mentor program assistants as applicable.
• CYP Leader: Provide developmental care and instruction and guidance, assistance, and mentoring to program assistants; contribute to mentoring, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environments, relationships, child and youth supervision, parent and employee communication, assessment, and compliance.
• CYP Operations Clerk: Provide information and clerical and administrative support; maintain records and reports; liaise with families and programs; monitor fees and supplies; verify registrations and enrollments; maintain USDA food-program records; provide front-desk coverage and answer inquiries; collect fees and process payments.
• CYP Cook: Prepare, cook, season, and portion meals using standardized recipes; monitor food and cooking conditions; modify recipes for ingredient quantities, servings, and available equipment; perform other assigned duties.
• CYP Food Service Worker: Assist with food preparation; stock and arrange food-service carts; package items for serving; clean and sanitize food-service equipment and areas; label, date, and store food and leftovers according to health and sanitation standards; perform other assigned duties.
• CYP Custodian: Perform routine custodial and housekeeping work; clean center interiors and fixtures; inspect grounds and remove trash and debris; notify a supervisor of safety hazards; perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED