Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - November 03, 2026

Summary

The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on November 03, 2026, from 1000-1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care (618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312). Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is given and accepted for certain positions. For all questions, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Duties

CYP Assistant (CY 1702-01/02) Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Duties may include assisting in the child's arrival and departure from the center, diapering, feeding, toileting, resting, etc.; developing and assisting with games and learning activities; observing and evaluating development levels and maintaining records and other related duties. Other duties may be assigned. CYP Leader (CY 1702-02) Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Duties and responsibilities of the CYP Leader have been grouped into categories, including mentor, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, and compliance. Other duties may be assigned. CYP Operations Clerk (NF 0303-02) Serves as a contact point for information and performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Child & Youth Program. Duties are related to record keeping and reporting, liaison with families and programs, and collection and monitoring of fees and supplies. Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and statistical and financial data. Assure accuracy of child registrations and enrollments. Ensure USDA food program records are accurate. Maintain files and prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports in compliance with policy and procedure in a timely manner. Provide front desk coverage, answer phone inquiries, collect fees and process payments CYP Cook (NA 7404-08) Performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes at various levels of difficulty. Monitors temperatures and steam pressures, evaluates the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and cook food evenly to prevent uneven cooking and drying out. Modifies recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of equipment available. Other duties as assigned. CYP Food Service Worker (NA 7408-04) Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling vegetables; cutting, sorting, and washing as needed; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients. Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas. Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth. Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas. Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room. Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards. Performs other duties as assigned. CYP Custodian (NA 3566-02) Performs custodial and housekeeping services according to the established specifications on a routine basis to ensure cleanliness and standard of the center. Cleaning may involve, but is not limited to: sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom and kitchen fixtures, changing paper towel rolls, in and outside of all windows, dusting and waxing of floors and furniture, emptying and washing trashcans. Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CYP Leader (CY 1702-02) Must have one of the following to be considered for this position: Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level. OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level. OR A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from six to 18 years of age. Must possess maturity and judgment and be capable of handling emergencies. Demonstrate skill to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program Assistants. Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans. Must possess organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling. Able to speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. CYP Assistant (CY 1702-01/02) GSE-02 - Entry Level: The primary function of this position is to serve as a trainee assisting higher-level employees to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Center. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment and be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED). Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and successfully pass the required security and health checks. GSE 03 - Intermediate Level: The grade level of this position represents the intermediate level for childcare positions. Performs many difficult childcare tasks using training and experience. Training will be of a progressively responsible and specialized nature associated with childcare and development operations. In addition to meeting the requirements of the GSE-02, applicants must have six (6) months' experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting AND completion of child abuse modules and modules 1-3 of the Department of the Navy (DON) Standardized Module Training. Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles as they relate to children and youth's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Ability to plan and organize work and to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions. GSE-04 - Target Level: Must possess one of the following: A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential OR completion of the DON Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children and youth OR a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field of study. Note: If the incumbent is hired at the GSE04 target position, the incumbent must complete the Navy module program within 18 months. Must possess organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling. Able to speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. CYP Operations Clerk (NF 0303-02) Must have two years of administrative experience. Knowledge of general office automation software, practices and procedures in order to accomplish various work assignments. Knowledge of administrative support functions. Knowledge of military CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R and the USDA Food Programs. Ability to communi