Summary

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Overview

Open 10/30/2026 to 11/13/2026

Location

2 vacancies in the following location: Rota, Spain

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $18.71 - $25.33 per hour

This position includes a 6 month & a 12 month incentive payable of $1,000 and 8 hour time off award each in Retention Bonuses

Pay scale & grade

CY 1 - 2

Promotion potential 2

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Part-time - 20-34 hours per week

Travel Required Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

- 1702 Education And Training Technician

Supervisory status

No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

- Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Announcement number 27-13105955 Control number 890984900

Eligibility

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.





Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

US CITIZENS that are Military Spouses or Family Member of Overseas Federal Employees in Rota , Spain on PCS Orders.

Duties

Curriculum

- Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
- Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
- Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.




- Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Indoor and Outdoor Environment

- Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
- Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
- Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
- Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Interactions and Relationships

- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.

Supervision of Children and Youth

- Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
- Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
- Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case

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