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Child & Youth Program Leader, Cy-02(Gse-05)/Rft, Chimugukuru CDC, Camp Foster

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This job is a Child and Youth Program Leader at the Chimugukuru Child Development Center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, run by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). The leader guides staff who care for and teach children from 6 weeks to 18 years old. There are 4 vacancies, and only people living in Okinawa or arriving there on official government orders can apply.

4 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States, and you must live in Okinawa or be arriving there on official government orders.

What you would do

  • Lead program staff who care for and teach children and youth
  • Plan daily activities, lessons, and field trips for children and youth
  • Make sure staff follow policies, regulations, and safety standards
  • Report suspected child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter

Do you qualify for CY-2?

With experience: You need at least 18 months of work in group programs with children or youth, plus knowledge of how children grow and develop. If you qualify through a degree, you need at least 12 months of this work instead.

With education: Option 1: a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completed DoD standardized training courses or a CDA, ECE, or MSA credential. Option 2: a bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, special education, or a related field, with a major of at least 24 semester hours in that area. Option 3: an associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit, with the same 24-hour major. Schools must be accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current CPR certification
  • Current First Aid certification

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages
  • Education or certification certificates, if applicable
  • DD-214 Member Copy, if you have prior military service
  • Social Security card, which must be presented during the application process
  • Copy of sponsor's orders, if you are a military or DoD civilian spouse
  • Written statement and ID card stamped TA in red, if using the Transition Assistance Program

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your application and resume meet the listed qualifications. The selecting official chooses the best qualified applicant, and missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply online through the MCCS Careers site, since emailed or mailed resumes are not considered
  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or fewer, or it will not be referred
  • Military and DoD civilian spouses must include a copy of the sponsor's orders with the application

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time work schedule. Management may change selectees to part-time or full-time at its discretion.

Conditions of employment:

  • Favorable background check, required for regular contact with children
  • Pre-employment physical and later physicals
  • Immunizations as required, including the influenza vaccine
  • Able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds alone and heavier items with help
  • Random drug testing; a positive test or refusal may lead to removal
  • Complete all required DoD and Service training on time
  • Direct deposit of total net pay is required
  • Must follow verbal and written instructions and communicate well
  • Drug-free workplace
  • Selectees may be changed to part-time or full-time without further competition

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Camp Foster, Japan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
4
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
79350

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