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Summary Educational Aids/Technicians (CYP Assistants) work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them. Learn more about this agency Summary Educational Aids/Technicians (CYP Assistants) work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications 1 vacancy in the following location: Sigonella Sicily, Italy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $18.71 - $21.87 per hour Plus two retention bonuses of $1,000 and 8-hour time-off award each at six months and at twelve months of employment Pay scale & grade CY 1 - 2 Promotion potential 2 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Part-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number NUS-26-024 Control number 872839700 This job is open to Help Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. Clarification from the agency OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 1ST CUT-OFF DATE: 26 JUNE 2026 - SUBSEQUENT CUT-OFF DATES: every 14 calendar days. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applicants have to be US citizens who are authorized command-sponsored dependents of civilian or military personnel stationed with Official Government Orders at NAS Sigonella. Duties Help The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below. Curriculum Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor. 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. Indoor and Outdoor Environment 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. Interactions and Relationships 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. Supervision of Children and Youth 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. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Parent and Employee Communication 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. Assessment Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning. Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools. Compliance Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Additional Responsibilities Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs. • Pass all applicable records and background checks. • Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for withdrawing a tentative job offer or removal from this position. • 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. • Male candidates born after December 31, 1959, and at least 18 years of age, are required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (attach proof of registration). • Eligible candidates must possess: No-Fee Passport, Sponsor's Orders or Command-sponsorship authorization, and sojourner's permit/application letter. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If qualified at the lower level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the higher level upon meeting qualification requirements. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Entry Level (CY-1702-01) • 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. Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus: • Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. • Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth. • Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development. • Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan. • Ability to follow written instructions. • Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. • Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Target Level (CY-1702-02) Entry and Intermediate Level knowledge and abilities plus: • One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. • Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth. • Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups. • Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. • Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team. • Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures. Education Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. Entry Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Note: Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred. Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have the following: Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted). Target Level (CY-1702-02) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess one (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have one of the following: Completion of the DoD standardized training courses; OR A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; OR A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education. Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Additional information Conditions of Employment Cont.: A positive drug test