Job Description

Summary 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; making healthy choices—including nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; building self‑help and school readiness skills; and exploring the environment around them. Overview Accepting applications. Open & closing dates: 10/24/2025 to 12/31/2025. Salary: $21.34 to $23.96 per hour. Flexible direct‑care staff hired to support CYP will receive a $750 incentive. Pay scale & grade: CY 1 – 2. Location: 15 vacancies at Patuxent River, MD. Remote job: No. Telework eligible: No. Travel required: Not required. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No. Appointment type: Seasonal. Work schedule: Intermittent – can work 0–40 hours per week. Service: Competitive. Promotion potential: 2. Job family (Series). Supervisory status: No. Drug test: Yes. Duties Curriculum Develops schedules and activity plans. Implements activities and special events that meet children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. Prepares and implements program options for children with special requirements. 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 Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, or 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 DoD and local policies. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule and field trips, outings, and special events. Ensures children and youth depart with authorized person per written parental instructions. Observes participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed; mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services. Parent and Employee Communication Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child or program activities. Participates in conferences with parents and employees. Assessment Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and concerns. Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments. Compliance Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYP programs; notifies supervisor of safety concerns. Additional Responsibilities Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older. Complete required training certificates; maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, or national accreditation institutions. Pass all applicable records and background checks. Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test or failure to submit for testing is a basis for removal from this position. Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases. Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. Qualifications Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01) Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all Department of the Navy training requirements within the specified timeframe. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01) Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth. Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high‑quality direct care and education and development. Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan. Ability to follow written instructions. Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. Target Level (CY‑1702‑02) Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform the program response to meet the needs of children and youth. Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services to provide high‑quality direct care and education for children and youth. Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Skill in verbal communication to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures. One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. Education Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01) : At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01) : At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, six (6) months of experience in a child and youth setting, completion of Navy Entry Level training requirements. Target Level (CY‑1702‑02) : At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, one (1) year of experience in a child and youth setting, and one of the following: completion of DoD standardized training courses; a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School‑Age (MSA) credential; or a minimum of a 2‑year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre‑K or Primary Education. Additional Information Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, Tier 1 with Child Care check, State Criminal History Repository check, and Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes checks of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Family Advocacy Program, and other law‑enforcement databases. The process follows DoDI 1402.05 for disqualification criteria. Some positions have special requirements such as a one‑year probationary period, participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days, and the use of E‑Verify for eligibility confirmation. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, be passionate about American ideals, and uphold the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All resumes will be reviewed to determine eligibility; each will be rated based on the specified KSAs. Applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for the appropriate grade level and may be invited for interviews. Required Documents Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn’t been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent. If claiming DOD Non‑appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide notice of separation. If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide sponsor’s PCS orders and a marriage certificate. If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide DD‑214, Member‑4 page, and any supporting documentation. If a current or former federal employee: provide most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF‑50. Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, 47402 Buse Rd, Bldg 467, Patuxent River, MD 20670, US. Next steps Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive a confirmation email. Notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. All applicants are encouraged to submit complete and accurate application materials by the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Interim role, Summer work, Second job, Seasonal work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs