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Child & Youth Program Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteGulfport, MS$18.8 – $23.9/hrApply by May 22, 2026Education And Training TechnicianENFJESFJESTJISFJ
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CYP ASSISTANTS MULTI- LEVEL (Entry-Intermediate-Target) Work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.
What You'll Do
- →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 Develops schedules and activity plans.
- →This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I.
- →Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
- →Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
- →Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
- →Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- →Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
- →Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- →Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
- →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 schedules.
Requirements
- ✓**Must provide a copy of your H.S.
- ✓Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.** Entry Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- ✓Note: Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred.
- ✓Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have the following: Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted).
- ✓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
- ★This is a Flex Continuous position with the following Perks: Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants.
- ★Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
- ★May be eligible to FB (Flex with medical benefit) after one year as Flex, working in average 30 hours per week. ????May be eligible for conversion to a Full-time position with benefits after one year as Flex employee, with average 35 hours worked per week, and satisfactory performance, contingent upon position availability.
- ★CYP EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: 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
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