Cyp Assistant Director - (Large- Cdc Gulfport Rft)

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Director position is to assist the CYP director of the Child Development Center (CDC Director) or the School Age Care (SAC) program (Youth Director) to administer a developmentally appropriate CDC or SAC program. A CYP Assistant Director is assigned to a CDC and to a SAC program when over 100 children are enrolled.Qualifications:

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.

Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.

Ability to maintain records and reports.

Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment.

Ability to supervise others.

Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age Credential (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience in the child and/or youth profession.

OR

A 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can 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 full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A four-year degree or higher in these areas AND 1 year of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.

Note: A minimum of a 2-year degree is preferred.