Child and Youth Program Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYP Assistant)

• Focus: Direct care, youth development activities, and safe supervision in a Child and Youth Program setting

Description

You will work directly with children and youth to keep them engaged, well-cared for, and safe during program activities. The role includes helping develop social skills, supporting healthy choices, building self-help and school readiness skills, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and special events. You will also assist with supervision, indoor/outdoor preparation, documentation, parent communication, and compliance with DoD child care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and help schedule activities and special events based on observed needs

• Facilitate activities that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs

• Support children with special requirements as directed

• Prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor environments and program materials; inventory supplies

• Establish positive peer/adult interactions using approved child guidance techniques

• Supervise participants during daily activities and field trips/outings/special events

• Maintain accountability for participant whereabouts and safety

• Report signs of illness, abuse, or neglect; serve as a mandatory reporter

• Provide daily verbal/written feedback to parents and participate in conferences

• Observe, document developmental progression/concerns; support program evaluation using tools/rating scales

• Support compliance with DoD certification, accreditation, and applicable laws/policies

• Collect and report participation data

Requirements

• 18+ years of age

• Complete and maintain required training and certifications/credentials for DoD Child and Youth Programs

• Pass all required records and background checks

• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing (TDP; consent required); positive tests result in withdrawal/ineligibility

• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide immunization evidence, and be free of communicable diseases

• Provide proof of education if not provided at application; submit HS Diploma/GED/college transcripts with degree awarded/conferred

• Meet level-based KSAs and qualifications: English oral/written communication; ability to follow instructions; ability to work in a team with children/youth and coworkers; plus additional training/credential/education and experience requirements by Entry/Intermediate/Target level

Benefits

• Regular full-time position with annual leave (13 days), sick leave (13 days), and paid holidays (11 per year)

• Medical (vision included) and dental insurance

• NAF retirement plan and 401K savings plan with employer match up to 3%

• Life insurance and FSA

• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation programs and discounted tickets/travel/shopping privileges

• Childcare discount