CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (GSE-02/03/04)
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
At the GSE-02 Level: Performs the more routine or repetitive simple child care tasks following step-by step instructions and requires little or no previous training or experience. Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to insure and assess trainee¿s progress, and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training. Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the childcare and development operations. These duties are to be performed to increase knowledge of the childcare duties and responsibilities and develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. Performs other duties as assigned. At the GSE-03 and GSE-04 Level: Performs the major intermediate level duties and responsibilities working under the close supervision of superior or other qualified higher graded employees who make assignments of specific basic tasks, provides detailed initial instructions, and is available for guidance and advice on all aspects to be accomplished. The incumbent performs duties under the direct supervision of a leader or supervisor. Assistance and guidance is available at all times and work is reviewed in terms of results and adherence to established standards and procedures. Assist in planning and conducting an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child based upon stated goals and a curriculum plan provided by the supervisor. Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans, and briefs lower grade employees. Arranges room and play materials to accommodate the daily schedule. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
At the GSE-02 Level: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance, and successfully pass required background and health checks. Child Abuse Prevention must be completed within 60 days of assignment to position. CPR and First Aid must be completed within six months of assignment to position. At the GSE-03/GSE-04 Level: Levels determined by training, experience and/or education. In order to Qualify for this position you must attach High School Diploma or Equivalent, in "My Job Applications". Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Module Training, and annual ongoing training requirements. Position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. "Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and could make you ineligible to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for up to 3 Years from the date of the drug test."
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