Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYP Assistant)

Quick Facts

• Role: CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multi-Level)

Description

Work as a Child and Youth Program Assistant supporting children and youth with safe, developmentally appropriate care and engaging activities. Plan and implement curriculum-based and special events, maintain indoor/outdoor environments, supervise participants, document developmental progress, and communicate with parents and staff. Support compliance with DoD child and youth program standards and related safety, health, and participation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and activity plans; tailor activities to individual needs

• Implement activities and special events for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development

• Support children with special dietary/physical needs and other special requirements

• Facilitate planned and spontaneous activities; model classroom/activity area management practices

• Promote safety, fitness, health, and nutrition; help arrange and/or serve snacks or meals where applicable

• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials

• Inventory equipment and supplies; recommend replenishing damaged or depleted materials

• Establish a positive program environment and interactions using approved child guidance techniques

• Provide day-to-day supervision and accountability; control and account for whereabouts and safety

• Supervise participants during field trips, outings, and special events

• Ensure children depart with authorized persons per written parental instructions

• Observe and document signs of illness, abuse, or neglect; report as directed (mandatory reporter)

• Communicate professionally with employees, parents, and installation leadership; provide daily feedback

• Participate in parent/employee conferences

• Observe and document developmental progression and concerns; use information for planning

• Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments (rating scales, risk assessment tools, accreditation tools)

• Collect, maintain, and report program participation data

• Support DoD certification/accreditation compliance; notify supervisor of health/fire/safety concerns

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Complete required training certificates and maintain required certifications/credentials

• Pass applicable records and background checks

• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing; positive tests or refusal lead to removal/ineligibility

• Pass pre-employment physical; provide immunization evidence; be free of communicable diseases

• Provide proof of education if not provided at application

• Provide an HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts when applying

• Entry Level: English communication (oral/written), follow instructions, complete DoN training, promote effective relationships, teamwork

• Intermediate Level: plus knowledge of child/youth development; implement developmentally appropriate principles; interpret curriculum/activity plans; 6 months experience

• Target Level: plus advanced child/youth development knowledge and ability to implement principles in individual/group settings; 1 year experience; provide basic program info and explain CYP processes

• Intermediate/Target credentialing/education: Navy Entry Level training (Intermediate); for Target either DoD standardized training, CDA or MSA credential, or a relevant 2-year degree

Benefits

Benefits are available as part of the employer’s offerings (see benefits section in the posting).