I. INTRODUCTION:
This position is in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department’s Child & Youth Program aboard Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The purpose of this position is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This vacancy announcement is for target/full performance level only.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CYP-03: Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants). Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor. 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. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. 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. 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. Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities. Participates in conferences with parents and employees. Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning. Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS:
· Ability to favorably pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
· Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks, including National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI)
· Speak, read, and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills.
· Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within specified timeframes, including orientation, initial and ongoing training requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR FULL PERFORMANCE/TARGET LEVEL (CY-03):
· A Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School- Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year of experience.
OR
A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 1 year of experience.
· 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.
· Possess maturity and judgment and be capable of handling emergency situations.
· Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
· Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
EVALUATION: Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position. Applications must show sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the Child and Youth Program Assistant.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Guantanamo Bay driver’s license within 90 days of being placed in the position.
Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit with application. Applications should include all experience including dates of employment, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.
This position requires the incumbent to drive a vehicle around the installation. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of hire.
EVALUATION: Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position. Application must show sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the CYP Program Assistant.
Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit with application. Applications should include all experience including dates of employment, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Resume should be no more than two (2) pages (required).
- Resume, MUST include month and year of employment for each position (required)
- Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.
- If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
Submit resume/application to: E-mail resume to: kimberly.t.bennett.fn@us.navy.mil The job title and announcement number (2026-011) MUST appear in the subject line or on your resume. Failure to include this information will result in them not being considered for the position.
Resumes that contain PII (Personally Identifiable Information such as birth dates, religious affiliations, pictures, passport numbers, etc.) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information will be rated as INELIGIBLE.).
Conditions of Employment
- The selected candidate MUST successfully pass a physical examination to determine fitness for duty.
- Obtain a Brown Card from the Ministry of Labor as proof of eligibility to work with US Government.
- The selected candidate will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit.
NOTE: Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures) or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.
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