This position will be at the Stony Child Development Center, West Point, NY. The age range for this location would be children aged 6 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten. This position is Mission and Weather Essential. *** Selectees from vacancy announcements may be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive! *** Please see Additional Information section below for more information.
For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Applicants that are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, and are in pursuit of a high school degree are eligible based on verification of student status at the time of application. Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02): Refer to our Applicant Information Kit. Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.
Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.