Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)

Summary

About the position: This position provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Child and Youth Program Assistants. This position is for CHELI - School Age Program (Age group 5 years old to 12 years old). DAF CYP Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). This is a REGULAR FULL-TIME position; guaranteed 40 hours per week. Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected or declined for this position.

Duties

Serves as a team leader in one or more Child and Youth Programs. Provides care, supervision, accountability, and developmental instruction for children and youth while serving as a lead resource for assigned staff. Monitors daily operations to ensure program requirements, staff-to-child ratios, and safety standards are maintained. Provides guidance, instruction, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level Child and Youth Program Assistants. Explains program procedures, policies, and work assignments. Demonstrates proper work methods, models appropriate interactions with children and youth, and assists staff in developing professional knowledge and skills. Relays instructions from supervisors and assists with coordinating daily activities and staffing assignments. Plans, coordinates, and implements age-appropriate activities, schedules, and special events that support the developmental needs of children and youth. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and ensures staff follow individualized care instructions, behavior support strategies, and accommodation requirements. Monitors compliance with health, fire, safety, sanitation, accountability, and program requirements. Conducts routine checks of classrooms, activity areas, equipment, supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisors. Responds to emergencies, observes participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress, and ensures required documentation is completed. Works collaboratively with parents, staff, and program leadership. Participates in parent conferences and provides information regarding program activities and participant progress. Assists with program evaluations, certification, accreditation, inspections, inventories, participation reporting, and risk management activities. May serve as acting manager during non-routine situations or opening and closing procedures as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093239

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/23/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent). Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Specialized Requirements for CY Program Assistant (Leader Level): Must possess ONE of the following: 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and completion of DoW-approved competency-based training requirements. Successful completion of all required Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level training requirements must be documented by the Service. 18 months of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum, or other nationally recognized child or youth development credential appropriate to the age group served. 12 months of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree, or at least 60 semester hours of college coursework, including 24 semester hours directly related to early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, physical education, or a closely related field. 12 months of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes at least 24 semester hours directly related to early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, physical education, or a closely related field.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.