Child and Youth Program Assistant

CYP Assistants 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.

• Annapolis, MD

• Telework eligible:
  No
• Remote job:
  No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed:
  No
• Salary: $21.55 - $24.90 per hour
• May be eligible for up to $2,000.00 in Retention Bonuses and Time Off Awards.
• Pay scale & grade: CY 1 - 3
• Promotion potential: 2
• Work schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Travel Required:
  
  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Appointment type:
  Permanent
• Supervisory status:
  No
• Federal service type:
  This job is in the Competitive Service
• Represented by a union:
  No
• Drug test:
  Yes
• Security clearance:
  Other
• Position sensitivity and risk:
  None

Jobs require a tier and some require a certain level. The type depends on the job. Background check type:
Financial disclosure required:
No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

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All duties and responsibilities have been grouped into categories: curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities.

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.

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.

Supervises children and youth during…