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Child and Youth Program Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteKingsville, TX$18.9 – $21.9/hrApply by May 29, 2026Education And Training TechnicianENFJESFJESTJISFJ
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CYP Assistants (Multi-Level) - CDC - Full-Time CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.
What You'll Do
- →The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities.
- →Each is described below.
- →Curriculum Develops schedules and activity plans.
- →This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I.
- →Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
- →Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
- →Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
- →Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- →Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
- →Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- →Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
- →Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- →Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
- →Indoor and Outdoor Environment Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Requirements
- ✓**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).
- ✓Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
- ★This is a Regular Full-Time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave).
Personality Fit
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