USAJOBS · 19 hours ago
Educational Aid/Technician (Full Time)
Sigonella Sicily, Italy, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$18.71/hr - $21.87/hr
0+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking Educational Aid/Technicians to work directly with children and youth in their Child and Youth Program (CYP). The role involves engaging children in activities that promote social skills, healthy choices, and school readiness while ensuring their safety and well-being.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops schedules and activity plans
Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities
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
Sets up displays and bulletin boards
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
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
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
Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs
Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe
Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted)
Pass all applicable records and background checks
Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing
Pass a pre-employment physical examination, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds
Eligible candidates must possess: No-Fee Passport, Sponsor's Orders or Command-sponsorship authorization, and sojourner's permit/application letter
Preferred
Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred
Benefits
Plus Post Allowance and two Retention Bonuses of $1,000 and 8-hour time-off award each at six months and at twelve months of employment.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
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