Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Stewart, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and serves as a team leader in Child and Youth Services (CYS). The role helps ensure that program staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age. The incumbent implements developmentally appropriate programming that supports children’s and youths’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

The position includes instructing team members in tasks and job techniques, providing written guidance and supplies, and developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, schedules, and activities based on the observed needs and interests of individual children and youth. The incumbent ensures staff follow health and safety practices, including procedures for diapering, toileting, handwashing, cleaning and sanitizing, food service, safe sleep, and care of ill children and youth.

Most work takes place in CYS facilities, including classrooms, activity areas, and outdoor areas; occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may occur. Duties may be performed indoors and outdoors, and schedules may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to accommodate program operations. Employees working at least 15 hours per week are eligible for a 100% childcare fee discount for the first child and a 25% discount for each subsequent child. Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, to communicate with the CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.
• Must meet one of the following qualification pathways: (1) at least 18 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth, demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development theories and principles, and completion of a DoW standardized training course or possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; or (2) at least 12 months of group-program experience with children or youth and demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development, plus a qualifying associate degree or 60 semester hours of college credit; or (3) at least 12 months of such experience and knowledge, plus a qualifying bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Qualifying education must be in early childhood, elementary or secondary education; child and youth development; special education; human development; youth program administration; recreation focused on children and youth; physical education; directly related behavioral sciences; or a related field with at least 24 semester hours of content directly related to the assigned age group. General psychology or sociology coursework is not qualifying.
• Submit proof of education with the application. General Education courses do not count toward the required credit total.
• If qualifying through DoW-approved competency training courses, provide a completed Foundation IDP signed by the employee and supervisor/training specialist, a signed Foundation or equivalent certificate, or a supervisor/CYS Training Specialist memorandum confirming completion and providing full contact information. VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP are not accepted.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check; and provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required because the position involves regular contact with children under 18.
• Meet immunization requirements for work with children and youth, including the influenza vaccine; pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals; provide evidence of immunization; and be free from communicable disease.
• For Child Development Center positions, maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and routinely walk, bend, stoop, and stand. Safely lift children as needed.
• Have the visual and auditory capabilities necessary to supervise children and youth and comply with sight-and-sound supervision requirements.
• Complete required orientation, initial, and annual training and any required certifications; maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Resumes must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Applicants must live within the local commuting area, defined as a 60-mile radius of Fort Stewart, Georgia, subject to the stated preference eligibility provisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader and ensure program staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Implement developmentally appropriate programs that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Instruct team members in specific tasks and job techniques, and provide written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Develop, plan, and implement age-appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules, and activities based on the observed needs and interests of individual children and youth.
• Ensure staff follow health and safety standards for diapering, toileting, handwashing, cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep, and care of ill children and youth.
• Report all suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect.
• Complete required DoW and Service training and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Safely supervise children and youth, respond promptly when needed, and maintain the mobility required to support their safety and participation.

Benefits

• Employees working at least 15 hours per week receive a 100% childcare fee discount for the first child and a 25% discount for each subsequent child.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• Army NAF employees may have opportunities for professional development, training, education, and certification programs.
• Army NAF employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.

What This Job Offers

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