Description:
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.Requirements:
Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate
effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to, 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). maybe required to obtain a government driver's license. Prior experience working with children, youth or teens required.
Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices for children and youth. Must have one of the following: completion of USMC Standardized module training AND 12 months experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) level OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY'Program Assistant/base level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth OR a minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or related field which can include recreation, youth recreation, physical education, elementary education; secondary education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, home economics with emphasis in human development or other degrees as appropriate. Successful completion
of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate and Target Level).
Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services. 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 specific time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Module Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications. Position is subject to both preemployment 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.