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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • Must have one of the following:
o A bachelor's degree or higher in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which may include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate and 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth.
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o Two years of specialized experience in the child and/or youth profession.
Specialized experience includes leading a team to care for and teach children in a Military childcare setting or similar work. • Specialized experience in the child and/or youth profession or education appropriate to the position. • Knowledge of regulations, policies, and standards applicable to the CYP • Skills to conduct informal and formal assessments of children to inform decisions about the children, to improve teaching practices and activity planning, and to drive program improvement. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults. • Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional needs. • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from six weeks to 18 years of age.