CYP Program Assistant (Multi-level)

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Summary
Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers early care and youth services in center-based (birth to five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). CYP Assistants perform advanced level direct care duties while mentoring others to gain higher level duties. They work across age groups and locations as needed, but are typically assigned to a primary age group and location. Join Our Team Today! Learn more about us at https://www.navycyp.org

Conditions of Employment

You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
This is a designated position and Random Drug Testing required

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Pay is based on experience and education and/or certification.

• Entry Level: $14.43/hr

• Intermediate Level: $15.99/hr

• Target Level: $17.95/hr

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.

Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

Entry Level abilities plus:

Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.

Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.

Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.

Ability to follow written instructions.

Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.

Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.

Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Note: Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have the following:

Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted).

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess one (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have one of the following:

Completion of the DoD standardized training courses;

OR

A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential;

OR

A 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

Optional Form 306: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment
A résumé
Proof of Education and Training: high school diploma or equivalent, certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, valid CDA/MSA credential(s), and/or awarded/conferred college transcript(s).