Pay Grade: GSE-1702-02/03/04
Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.
Summary of Duties: The purpose of the CY Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Duties are grouped into categories, which includes preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity, using approved child development techniques in promoting child interaction with other children, provision of care, safety and supervision on children’s outdoor/indoor activities. 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. Incumbent interacts professionally and take active participation in communication with parents and employees. Participate in program evaluation using national accreditation tools and instruments such as programmatic rating scales and risk assessment tools. Completes training requirements and DON Standardized Module Training. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
GSE-02: This is an entry position leading to the base position. Must be 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Prior experience working with children preferred. Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframes, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements.
GSE-03: The grade level of this position represents the intermediate level for childcare positions. Must be 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Applicant must have six (6) months experience working with children AND completion of child abuse modules and modules 1-3 of the DoN Standardized Module Training. Knowledge of basic child development principles as they relate to children’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: The grade level of this position represents the full performance level for childcare positions. Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) AND a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential or a two (2) year degree in a related field. Note: If the incumbent is hired initially at the GSE-04 target position, the incumbent must complete the Navy Module program within 18 months OR Completion of the DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
General Qualification Requirements at the GSE 2, GSE 3 and GSE 4 Levels:
Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Ability to obtain a food handler’s card, possess a valid state driver’s license, ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if the position requires the incumbent to transport children. Ability to favorably pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must be able to provide a copy of high school diploma when selected. The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds.
How to Apply: Submit a completed required NAF Application and Declaration Form 306. Send in applications via e-mail at: CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil, or by fax to (360) 396-5445. Forms can be downloaded from: www.navylifepnw.com/jobs.
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