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Child & Youth Program Leader

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$24.55/hr

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques. * Skills to apply ... Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program * Ability to identify and ...

Commander, Navy Installations Command

$21.13 - $22.88/hr

... the child or youth's experience in the program. Prepares and implements program options for ... Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Role ...

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Child and Youth Program Leader

Key West, FL · On-site

$25.76/hr

... for the CY Program Assistants. Leader works under the direction of the supervisor or other ... Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques. * Skills to apply ...

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Child and Youth Program Leader

Gulfport, MS · On-site

$24.19/hr

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques. * Skills to apply ... Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program * Ability to identify and ...

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Child and Youth Program Leader

Bangor, WA · On-site

$27.18/hr

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques. * Skills to apply ... Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program * Ability to identify and ...

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Child & Youth Program Leader

Norfolk, VA • On-site

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$24.55/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in CY programs.

  • Guide, assist, and mentor CY Program Assistants in their responsibilities.

  • Work under supervision to address routine and nonroutine program issues.

Commander, Navy Installations Command rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 50 rated military and defense

Job description

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.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.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
  • Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Skill in understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
  • Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
  • Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program
  • Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
  • Ability to train employees on variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
  • Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.
Education: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.
OR
A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.
**Must provide a copy of your H.S. 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.Employment Type: OTHER

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