About the position: This position provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Child and Youth Program Assistants.
This position is for CHELI - School Age Program (Age group 5 years old to 12 years old).
DAF CYP Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
This is a REGULAR FULL-TIME position; guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected or declined for this position.
About the position: This position provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Child and Youth Program Assistants.
This position is for CHELI - School Age Program (Age group 5 years old to 12 years old).
DAF CYP Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
This is a REGULAR FULL-TIME position; guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected or declined for this position.
NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Serves as a team leader in one or more Child and Youth Programs. Provides care, supervision, accountability, and developmental instruction for children and youth while serving as a lead resource for assigned staff. Monitors daily operations to ensure program requirements, staff-to-child ratios, and safety standards are maintained.
Provides guidance, instruction, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level Child and Youth Program Assistants. Explains program procedures, policies, and work assignments. Demonstrates proper work methods, models appropriate interactions with children and youth, and assists staff in developing professional knowledge and skills. Relays instructions from supervisors and assists with coordinating daily activities and staffing assignments.
Plans, coordinates, and implements age-appropriate activities, schedules, and special events that support the developmental needs of children and youth. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and ensures staff follow individualized care instructions, behavior support strategies, and accommodation requirements.
Monitors compliance with health, fire, safety, sanitation, accountability, and program requirements. Conducts routine checks of classrooms, activity areas, equipment, supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisors. Responds to emergencies, observes participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress, and ensures required documentation is completed.
Works collaboratively with parents, staff, and program leadership. Participates in parent conferences and provides information regarding program activities and participant progress. Assists with program evaluations, certification, accreditation, inspections, inventories, participation reporting, and risk management activities. May serve as acting manager during non-routine situations or opening and closing procedures as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093239
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/23/2026
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/23/2026 to receive consideration.
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