Child & Youth Program Assistant (Multilevel)

About the role

The Child & Youth Program Assistant supports the Department of Defense child‑youth program by delivering curriculum, supervising participants, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors. The role involves direct interaction with children, youth, parents, and staff to meet developmental, health, and safety needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and adjust activity schedules and curriculum plans, incorporating individual child needs and parental instructions.
• Implement and lead program activities, special events, and meals that address physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas, set up displays, and manage equipment inventories.
• Provide supervision and accountability for children and youth during daily routines, field trips, and special events, ensuring compliance with DoD and local policies.
• Monitor participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as required, acting as a mandatory reporter.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and installation command, delivering daily feedback and participating in conferences.
• Document developmental observations, contribute to program evaluations, and assist with accreditation and compliance activities.
• Collect and report program participation data and perform other related duties as assigned.