West Point Child Development Center1207 Patrick TrailWest Point, New York, 10996Google Maps
Region : Hudson Valley
Job Type :
Paid
Minimum age : 18
Status :
Full Time
Length :
Temporary
Anticipated Start/End Dates:08/01/2022
Number of Available Positions:5
Minimum
Hours/Week: 40 hours per week Hours/Week
Specific Days Needed: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Minimum Education: HS Diploma
Area of Focus:Academic Support/Homework HelpArts (Visual, Music, Dance, Theater)Community Service/Service Learning
Job Description:
Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
Required Skills/Experience:
Must be at least 18 years old or a 17 year old dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required
Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Successful completion of annual (or transition ) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required
May be subject to varying and/or rotating shifts between the hours of 06:00 AM and 06:00 PM to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
Complete and signed DA 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
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