CYP ASSISTANT (PART TIME, FULL TIME, FLEX)

INTRODUCTION: Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our
TEAM! The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and
civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the quality of
life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy
provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development
and training.
Child and Youth Programs (CYP) are responsible for providing safe, happy and nurturing care
for children. Navy Child and Youth Programs provide high quality educational and recreational
programs for children and youth. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan
developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities, and
interests of children. Our staff fosters a sense of independence, trust, and responsibility within
each child through understanding and respectful interactions. Likewise, through positive
relationships, our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in
their task of nurturing children and youth. We are advocates for children, families, and the child
and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.
The purpose of the CYP Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction
for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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: Assists in planning and coordinating activities for program participants, including
group as well as individual activities. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure
age and/or stage appropriateness. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such a
special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's
experience in the program. Assists children and youth with special projects and homework.

Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor. 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 schedule. Sets up displays and bulletin
boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged,
missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships: Establishes a program environment that sustains participant
interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Interacts with
children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth: Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability
for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component,
and local installation policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for
whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Ensures
children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorize person according to written parental
instructions. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor
activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Observes program participants for signs
that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. A mandatory reporter to
Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of
suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Parent and Employee Communication: Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and
local installation command personnel. Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment: Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as
programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and
national accreditation tools.
Compliance: Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or
equivalent. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY
programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Additional Responsibilities: Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
To qualify at ENTRY level ($11.92 - $12.91 per hour):
Prior experience working with children and/or youth preferred.
To qualify at INTERMEDIATE Level ($13.44 - $14.56 per hour):
Have six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting.
AND Have completed child abuse modules and modules 1, 2, and 10 of the DoN Standardized
Module Training.
To qualify at TARGET Level ($15.08 - $16.34 per hour):
Completion of the DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working
with children and youth. OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential.
OR 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study,
which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary
Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis
in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Ability to communicate effectively in English,
both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all
DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial,
Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements. Ability to promote and foster
effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers. Ability to work
cooperatively as a member of a team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization
requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to
obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with
recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which
includes the influenza vaccine.
In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7
October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a
condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the
basis for removal from this position.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from
communicable disease.
Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or
credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of
DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.
Incumbent must satisfactorily complete all background checks for federal childcare positions,
including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), criminal history checks to include
fingerprints, and installation record checks.
Incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction (either civilian or military to include
any general, special or summary court-martial or non-judicial punishment) for a sexual offense,
a felony drug offense, or any criminal offense involving a child victim. Automatic disqualification
also applies if the incumbent has been found negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative
proceeding concerning the death or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to
the individual’s care.
All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks.

BENEFITS: A comprehensive benefits package is available.
 

HOW TO APPLY:
Please come to the hiring event on September 24, 2019