Educational Technician (Child And Youth Program Leader)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Guam, GU

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the School Age Care program at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader provides specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age in one or more CYP programs. The role also provides guidance, assistance, and mentoring to CY Program Assistants. The CYP Leader plans and reviews developmentally appropriate activities, prepares program options for children and youth with special requirements, and supports participants with projects, homework, and life skills. The role helps prepare and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas, arranges snacks or meals where applicable, and promotes positive interactions among participants. The position provides participant care, supervision, oversight, and accountability in accordance with Department of Defense, NAF Component, and installation policies and standards. The incumbent is a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect under local policy. The role also communicates with parents, employees, and installation command personnel; observes and documents developmental progress and concerns; participates in program evaluations; and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, DoD certification standards, and national accreditation requirements. Employment is contingent on completing required background checks and employment reference checks, passing a pre-employment physical, providing evidence of required immunizations, and completing applicable training and credentials. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: (1) complete DoD standardized training courses and have one year of experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) level; (2) hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential and have completed one year at CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 with demonstrated competency in developmentally appropriate programming; or (3) hold at least a two-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or a related field and have completed one year at CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 with demonstrated competency in developmentally appropriate programming.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Skill in understanding the interests and motivations of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program staff.
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
Ability to train employees on topics including childhood illness recognition and child abuse identification.
Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans or guides.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal skills.
Obtain required immunizations, including influenza vaccination as recommended by ACIP; pass a pre-employment physical and be free from communicable disease.
Satisfactorily complete required background checks, including a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI), in accordance with PL 101-647.
Obtain appropriate credentials and complete required training certificates; maintain certifications or credentials required by applicable federal, state, or national accreditation institutions.
Submit proof of education, credentials, certification, and/or module completion with the application or resume submission.
The role requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds; activities may require driving an automobile, including a government vehicle while transporting children.

Responsibilities

Mentor assigned CY Program Assistant team members and assist with training, including Standardized Module Training.
Model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
Plan and continually review activities based on the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
Assist participants with special projects, homework, and life skills; set up displays and bulletin boards.
Arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials; suggest improvements and inventory equipment and supplies.
Encourage participant interest and promote positive interactions among children, youth, and adults using approved guidance and youth development techniques.
Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability in accordance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies and standards.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as required by local policy.
Communicate professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Observe children and youth, document developmental progression or concerns, and use this information in planning.
Participate in program evaluations using designated rating scales, risk assessment tools, self-inspection materials, and accreditation tools.
Ensure the assigned area meets and maintains DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent standards, and complies with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.