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Child and Youth Program Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Key West, FL $20.5 – $31.6/hr Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Education And Training Technician ENFJESFJESTJISFJ
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INCENTIVE BONUS OFFERED!! 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) - starting pay $20.46 per hour 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) - starting pay $21.52per hour 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
- ★1- You may be eligible to New Hire Direct Care Staff Incentive.
- ★Six (6) months Incentive: $1,000 plus 8-hour time off award - granted upon successful completion of orientation, required training, and six months of employment.
- ★Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
- ★May be eligible to FB (Flex with medical benefit) after one year as Flex, working in average 30 hours per week.
- ★May be eligible for conversion to a Full Time position with benefits after one year as Flex employee, with average 35 hours worked per week, and satisfactory performance, contingent upon position availability.
- ★Daycare Discount.
Personality Fit
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