Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

Summary This position is located at Child Development Center, Daegu, South Korea. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will be paid. Please see additional information for furthers details. Want to make an impact? Want to do work that matters? This position is located at Daegu, South Korea within Area IV, US Army Garrison - Daegu, in the southern enduring hub for the US Army in South Korea. USAG-Daegu encompasses the southern third of the Korea Peninsula and Area IV is home to some 10,000 soldiers, KATUSAs, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Civilians, Retirees, and their families. Daegu is the third largest metropolitan city after Seoul and Busan, boasting both city attractions and beautiful outdoor scenery. "Colorful Daegu" is also known as the fashion capital of Korea and the Apple City. For Additional information about Daegu and South Korea, please visit these links: http://english.daegu.go.kr/ and http://www.visitkorea.com/Major Duties: Serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the ages served. Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Develops, plans and implements age-appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules, and developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interest of individual children and youth. Ensure staff follow health and safety standards when performing diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep practices, and caring for ill children and youth. Performs other duties as assigned.