C & Y Program Assistant Leader (Gse-05) Cy2

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines their families and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel civilian employees contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MCCS EMPLOYEES ONLY

Summary

This position serves as a Lead Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Assistant or Leader. You will oversee developmentally appropriate programs that promote the social emotional physical and cognitive growth of children and youth. You will provide team leadership implement enriching curriculum oversee inclusion compliance and ensure strict safety standards within the facility.

Duties

Team Leadership and Mentoring

• Direct Staff Operations : Relay supervisor instructions make daily activity assignments and monitor staff-to-child ratios to adjust for breaks or absences.
• Train and Coach : Provide on-the-job training model positive behavior techniques and demonstrate proper childcare work methods to team members.
• Enforce Procedures : Explain program guidance safety rules fire regulations and health/nutrition policies to staff.
• Monitor Performance : Assess team member performance track progress resolve simple complaints and report training needs or concerns to the supervisor.
• Manage Facilities : Lead team members in preparing arranging and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas; ensure classrooms open and close on schedule.

Curriculum and Programming

• Plan Activities : Develop and implement age-appropriate educational lesson plans and schedules based on child interests and observations.
• Differentiate Instruction : Modify daily activities to accommodate children requiring remedial help or showing advanced aptitudes.
• Build Partnerships : Act as a liaison with family members local school districts early education councils and civic volunteer groups.
• Facilitate Transitions : Collaborate with specialists and schools to ensure smooth transitions for children aging up into new program brackets.

Inclusion Oversight

• Accommodate Special Needs : Enforce special needs policies regarding medication administration behavior management and dietary restrictions.
• Execute Medical Plans : Administer routine and rescue medications following written medical action plans; record and report any reactions.
• Develop Support Plans : Use written observations to inform behavior support plans and collaborate with the Inclusion Action Team (IAT).

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain Accountability : Actively supervise children during daily routines indoor/outdoor play field trips and special events.
• Secure Facilities : Perform routine and impromptu safety checks of classrooms playgrounds and access points.
• Report Hazards : Identify signs of illness distress abuse or neglect; execute mandated reporting protocols and emergency evacuations immediately.

Enforce Regulations : Maintain operational knowledge of the Military Child Care Act federal laws and local safety standards

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of DoW standardized training courses OR CDA ECE or MSA. AND a minimum of 18 months working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
OR
Bachelors degree or advanced degree in early childhood elementary or secondary education; child and youth development or special education or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university AND a minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child growth and development.
OR
Associates degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood elementary or secondary education; child and youth development or special education or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university AND a minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child growth and development.

This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05 favorably adjudicated background checks are required.

Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) which includes the influenza vaccine.

Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals thereafter provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.

Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation initial and annual ongoing training requirements and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety and causing risk/damage to government property and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test or failure to submit for testing may become the basis for removal from this position

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex GINA political affiliationmembership or non-membership in an employee organization marital status physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: part of the employment process Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s) if applicable.

*If prior military DD214 Member Copy

*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace and Marines sailors and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with TA stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Junior IC