IWAKUNI JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Program Assistant/Child Care Provider
Summary of Duties: Independently performs the more routine simple child care tasks following step by step instructions. Works under the under the direction of the manager who provides instructions and assistance on scope of assignments and in completing tasks.
Serves as a Child & Youth Program assistant in one child & youth activity room. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials. Assists with the implementation of daily schedules and activity plans. Helps prepare, manage, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily tasks. Prepares and implements options for children and youth with special requirements.
Incorporates special instructions provided by parents pertaining to dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program. Cares for special needs children, and youth as directed by the manager. Provides input and implements schedules and activity plans. Sets display and bulletin boards.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents and command representatives. Participates in conferences with parents and staff. Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor. Helps create games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic play, activities, etc.). ·
Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Notifies management on health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks and meals, where applicable. Ensures children and youth depart with an authorized person according to written parent instructions.
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports to management. Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care, oversight and accountability for children and youth in compliance with local policies, guidance and standards.
Completes all training requirements, including orientation, monthly, annual and the approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training as prescribed, and tracks & records completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collects, maintains and reports program pa1ticipation data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Successfully complete: a local military police installation records check, prefectural criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for personnel who provide child care services. Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes. Must be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providingcare for children.
