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Child and Youth Program Leader
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 1 days ago
On-sitePanama City, FL$24.2 – $25.4/hrApply by Jun 11, 2026Education And Training TechnicianENFJESFJESTJISFJ
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CYP LEADER - CDC Incumbent provides appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, nonroutine problems encountered.
What You'll Do
- →The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years) in addition to guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants.
- →Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required.
- →Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.
- →The duties and responsibilities have been grouped into categories, including mentor, 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.
- →Mentor Mentors assigned CY Program Assistant team.
- →Works with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees.
- →Assists lower-level employees in completing the Standardized Module Training.
- →Assists the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in helping lower-level CY Program Assistants translate professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding and role-modeling.
- →Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
- →Provides suggestions and makes recommendations to credential practicum candidates.
- →Assists the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charts progress of team members' on-the-job skills.
- →Consults frequently with the T&C Specialist for guidance on strategies to further assist team members' professional development efforts.
- →Curriculum Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
Requirements
- ✓Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
- ✓OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
- ✓Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.** 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
- ★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).
- ★Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
- ★Daycare discount.
- ★Navy CYP employees will receive a 100 percent discount for the first child enrolled and a 25 percent discount for each additional child enrolled.
- ★The 100 percent discount will apply to the child with the highest fee.
- ★If a household has two CYP employees, each employee is eligible for a 100 percent discount for one child, with a 25 percent discount for each additional child.
- ★The discount is for any installation full-time, part-time, and flexible staff member working minimum average of 15 hours per week.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3c748092-04a0-4185-900b-993c261c3862
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