C & Y PROGRAM ASSISTANT LEADER (GSE-05) CY2*

Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Serving Those Who ServeMajor Duties: THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MCCS EMPLOYEES ONLY Summary This position serves as a Lead Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Assistant or Leader. You will oversee developmentally appropriate programs that promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children and youth. You will provide team leadership, implement enriching curriculum, oversee inclusion compliance, and ensure strict safety standards within the facility. Duties Team Leadership and Mentoring Direct Staff Operations: Relay supervisor instructions, make daily activity assignments, and monitor staff-to-child ratios to adjust for breaks or absences. Train and Coach: Provide on-the-job training, model positive behavior techniques, and demonstrate proper childcare work methods to team members. Enforce Procedures: Explain program guidance, safety rules, fire regulations, and health/nutrition policies to staff. Monitor Performance: Assess team member performance, track progress, resolve simple complaints, and report training needs or concerns to the supervisor. Manage Facilities: Lead team members in preparing, arranging, and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas; ensure classrooms open and close on schedule. Curriculum and Programming Plan Activities: Develop and implement age-appropriate educational lesson plans and schedules based on child interests and observations. Differentiate Instruction: Modify daily activities to accommodate children requiring remedial help or showing advanced aptitudes. Build Partnerships: Act as a liaison with family members, local school districts, early education councils, and civic volunteer groups. Facilitate Transitions: Collaborate with specialists and schools to ensure smooth transitions for children aging up into new program brackets. Inclusion Oversight Accommodate Special Needs: Enforce special needs policies regarding medication administration, behavior management, and dietary restrictions. Execute Medical Plans: Administer routine and rescue medications following written medical action plans; record and report any reactions. Develop Support Plans: Use written observations to inform behavior support plans and collaborate with the Inclusion Action Team (IAT). Safety and Compliance Maintain Accountability: Actively supervise children during daily routines, indoor/outdoor play, field trips, and special events. Secure Facilities: Perform routine and impromptu safety checks of classrooms, playgrounds, and access points. Report Hazards: Identify signs of illness, distress, abuse, or neglect; execute mandated reporting protocols and emergency evacuations immediately. Enforce Regulations: Maintain operational knowledge of the Military Child Care Act, federal laws, and local safety standards