Educational Technician (Child and Youth Program Assistant), CY-1702-02

OPEN DATE: 25 January 2016
CLOSING DATE: 08 February 2016

INTRODUCTION:
This position is located at the Child Development Center, Morale Welfare Recreation Department, Naval Base Guam.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
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. 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 daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is 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. Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities. Participates in conferences with parents and employees. Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning. Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools. 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. Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. 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 in child and youth development to provide input to an efficient and effective program responsive to the needs of children and youth. Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles/practices and services to provide direct care and education for children and youth, individually or with groups of children and youth. Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers. Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Possesses skill in oral expression to explain processes and procedures and to provide basic program information. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Must obtain and maintain a valid food handler’s card. Must possess a valid state driver’s license AND obtain appropriate credentials as required. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). 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.

HOW TO APPLY:
Open to all interested applicants. Submit NAF Employment Application or resume to NAF Human Resources Office, Bldg 203 Halsey Drive, Nimitz Hill, Piti, Guam. Current NAF employees may apply by submitting an "Internal Application" (NAFHRO FM-01) to the NAF Human Resources Office (NAF HRO). Applications may also be submitted via email to M-GU-JRM-NAFHRO-N9@fe.navy.mil. We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement. All applications MUST be submitted to the NAF HRO by closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.

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For those claiming hiring preferences, please contact our office or visit our website for required documents:

Military Spouse Preference: Submit MSP form with sponsor’s PCS orders.

Veteran’s Preference: Submit Veteran’s Preference form and DD-214, Member Copy 4.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc.

All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks and/or satisfactory completion of National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

We are an E-Verify participant.

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should email them to: M-GU-JRM-NAFHRO-N9@fe.navy.mil to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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