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Child and Youth Program Leader
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. Responsibilities include: Mentoring assigned CY Program Assistant team. Working with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees. Planning activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Working with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas. Encouraging participant interest and establishing a program setting that promotes positive interactions. Providing care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants. Interacting professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Observing children and youth and documenting developmental progression and/or concerns. Ensuring compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Collecting, maintaining, and reporting program participation data. Requirements include: Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling. Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program Ability. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 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. 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.
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. Responsibilities include: Mentoring assigned CY Program Assistant team. Working with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees. Planning activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Working with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas. Encouraging participant interest and establishing a program setting that promotes positive interactions. Providing care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants. Interacting professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Observing children and youth and documenting developmental progression and/or concerns. Ensuring compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Collecting, maintaining, and reporting program participation data. Requirements include: Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling. Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program Ability. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 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. 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.