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US Department of the Army

$18.70/hr

Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development. * Completion of Skill Level DoW ...

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What are the duties of a child program assistant?

A child program assistant supports the planning and implementation of activities for children, supervises children during programs, ensures safety and adherence to rules, and may assist with educational or recreational activities. They often work in community centers, schools, or childcare settings and may need basic first aid certification and strong communication skills.

What's a typical day like for a child program assistant?

A child program assistant's day typically involves supervising children during activities, ensuring safety, and assisting with lesson plans or crafts. They often work in educational or recreational settings, requiring good communication skills and sometimes basic first aid knowledge, with shifts usually aligned with program schedules. The role emphasizes patience, organization, and the ability to engage children effectively.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Child Program Assistant jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Child Program Assistant job openings:

Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

Mobile, AL • On-site

Defense Logistics Agency
National Security • 10K+ employees
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$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Defense Logistics Agency rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

276th of 857 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

  • Serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
  • Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the ages served.
  • Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
  • Develops, plans and implements age-appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules, and developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interest of individual children and youth.
  • Ensure staff follow health and safety standards when performing diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep practices, and caring for ill children and youth.

Qualification Summary

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: All Candidates must: Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following: Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development AND Education:- Completion of DoW standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential. OR Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth and development AND Education:- Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) OR related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.

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