Education technician in Brunssum

Serves as a CYPA in one or more CY programs. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants. Performs the more routine simple child-care tasks, following step-by-step instructions. Little or no previous training or experience is required. Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress, and upon completion to ensure 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 child-care and development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions.

Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.

Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.) and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by supervisors. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports. Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, Army, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.

Completes training requirements using approved OSD and Service materials to include designated training modules. Participates in program evaluation as required. Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Candidate must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.

For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 Ibs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.

Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
Successful completion of Entry Level training requirements within three (3) months of appointment and demonstrated on the job competence is required before non-competitive advancement to the next level of responsibility (CYPA Skill Level 3).

Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation.

Salarisniveau schaal 5
Minimum salaris: €1.850 bruto per maand
Maximum salaris: €2.700 bruto per maand
Dienstverband Vaste aanstelling (eventueel met een proeftijd)
Aantal uren per week 20
Plaats Brunssum - Nic Brunssum, Limburg

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Wie van uitdagende opdrachten in een dynamische omgeving houdt, is bij Defensie aan het juiste adres. Wij geven je het vertrouwen en de vrijheid om zelfstandig te werken. Er is ruimte voor eigen inbreng, zo draag je bij aan de verdere professionalisering van onze ICT-organisatie.

Defensie hecht daarnaast sterk aan persoonlijke groei en kent goede studiefaciliteiten, hierdoor sta je nooit stil. Je krijgt alle ruimte om jezelf te ontwikkelen en door te groeien.

Naast het salaris en vakantiegeld kun je rekenen op een eindejaarsuitkering van 8,33%, de zogeheten dertiende maand. Daarnaast ontvangen burgermedewerkers maandelijks een bruto tegemoetkoming voor de ziektekostenverzekering.

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Deze functie betreft een tijdelijke tewerkstelling voor maximaal 2 jaar. De sollicitatiebrief (met curriculum vitae) dient in de Engelse taal te worden aangeboden