Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

Summary This position is located at Child Development Centers, Fort Drum, New York. 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 Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. * Commissary privileges! See 'Additional Information.' Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) employees enjoy great benefits and unique opportunities including: competitive salaries; flexible, part time/full time positions; career diversity and progression; paid leave; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; flexible spending account options and 401K/retirement. FMWR employees are provided job-related training and continued educational opportunities; have access to use free state of the art fitness facilities and a pool; opportunities to work special events to include festivals, 5k runs, and recreational activities while serving our military community; can enjoy HyperBowl entertainment, recreational lodging, discounted tickets for theme and local attractions; rent boats, campers, party equipment, etc.; and receive discounted child care while employed by Child and Youth Services (CYS). A career with FMWR awaits you, and is your gateway to travel and work at any one of more than 70 U.S. Army installations worldwide. We are excited to welcome you to Team Drum!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.