Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary SUMMER HIRE POSITION Aberdeen Proving Grounds Hiring Event: Interviews will be held on site. Applicants must bring resume, social security card, photo ID, transcripts and/or proof of education. In order to be considered with your online application please apply by 9 April 2026. When: 14 April 2026 from 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Ruggles Golf Course Clubhouse5600 Ruggles Rd. Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland 21005 Want to make an impact? Want to do work that matters? Join our Child and Youth Services (CYS) team and provide assistance to children in strengthening their social/emotional/academic development, particularly in the areas of science, technology, math and resiliency. Why do our employees love working for Child and Youth Services (CYS)? We invest in you! Our team will help you enhance your skills by providing annual on-the-job training, development opportunities, and much more! Not only are we making a difference but we offer a friendly and creative atmosphere, competitive pay and great benefits. We are not just an employer, we are a community! This announcement may be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups. Referrals will be based on the preferences you indicate in the application process.Major Duties: Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements. Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.