The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Director position is to assist the CYP director of the Child Development Center (CDC Director) or the School Age Care (SAC) program (Youth Director) to administer a developmentally appropriate CDC or SAC program.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities of the CYP Assistant Director include program management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.

Requirements

• This is a designated position and Random Drug Testing required.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and/or be able lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling. Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill. Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment. Ability to supervise others.

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age Credential (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience in the child and/or youth profession.

OR

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 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A four-year degree or higher in these areas AND 1 year of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.

Note: A minimum of a 2-year degree is preferred.

Contacts

• Address Naval Air Station Patuxent River 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]