Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event - November 03, 2026

About the role

The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on November 03, 2026, from 1000-1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care (618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312). Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is given and accepted for certain positions.

For all questions, please email *** for assistance.

What you will do

• CYP Assistant (CY 1702-01/02) Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs.
• This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.
• Duties may include assisting in the child's arrival and departure from the center, diapering, feeding, toileting, resting, etc.; developing and assisting with games and learning activities; observing and evaluating development levels and maintaining records and other related duties.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• CYP Leader (CY 1702-02) Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more Child & Youth programs.
• This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.
• Duties and responsibilities of the CYP Leader have been grouped into categories, including mentor, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, and compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• CYP Operations Clerk (NF 0303-02) Serves as a contact point for information and performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Child & Youth Program.
• Duties are related to record keeping and reporting, liaison with families and programs, and collection and monitoring of fees and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence, and statistical and financial data.
• Assure accuracy of child registrations and enrollments.
• Ensure USDA food program records are accurate.
• Maintain files and prepare daily, weekly & monthly reports in compliance with policy and procedure in a timely manner.
• Provide front desk coverage, answer phone inquiries, collect fees and process payments CYP Cook (NA 7404-08) Performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes at various levels of difficulty.
• Monitors temperatures and steam pressures, evaluates the condition of food being cooked at frequent intervals, and cook food evenly to prevent uneven cooking and drying out.
• Modifies recipes for ingredient quantities, the number of servings, and the size of equipment available.
• Other duties as assigned.
• CYP Food Service Worker (NA 7408-04) Assist in food preparation with tasks such as peeling vegetables; cutting, sorting, and washing as needed; assembling sandwiches; and measuring and weighing ingredients.
• Stocks food service carts with appropriate utensils, plates, bowls, food and beverages, as required for family style dining in the classrooms or activity areas.
• Wraps, arranges, and/or packages items for serving to children and youth.
• Cleans serving carts, food preparation areas, cupboards, drawers, and dishwashing areas.
• Performs heavy-duty cleaning tasks through the food service and related areas, such as cleaning ceilings; cleaning exhaust hoods; cleaning spaces under and behind kitchen equipment, including moving he equipment; washing floors and walls with powered cleaning equipment; cleaning walk-in refrigerators and freezers; and sanitizing garbage room.
• Labels and dates all items in refrigerators and freezers and stores leftovers in accordance with sanitation and health standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• CYP Custodian (NA 3566-02) Performs custodial and housekeeping services according to the established specifications on a routine basis to ensure cleanliness and standard of the center.
• Cleaning may involve, but is not limited to: sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathroom and kitchen fixtures, changing paper towel rolls, in and outside of all windows, dusting and waxing of floors and furniture, emptying and washing trashcans.
• Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

All positions require at least a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or secondary school diploma. Entry Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, have six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have the following: Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted).

Target Level (CY-1702-02) A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent, possess one (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND have one of the following: Completion of the DoD standardized training courses; OR A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; OR A minimum of a 2-year degree in degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education.

Lead Level (CY 1702-02) Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level. OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.

OR A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.

CYP Operations Clerk, CYP Cook, CYP Custodian A successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. Note: *Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.

If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for the grade level they are qualified for. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
• All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
• If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
• Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
• Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
• Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

What to expect next

The Child and Youth Programs aboard Naval Base Kitsap will be hosting a direct hiring event on November 03, 2026, from 1000-1300 PST at Jackson Park School Age Care (618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312). Resumes are not required but strongly encouraged. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is given and accepted for certain positions.

For all questions, please email *** for assistance.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment Cont.: Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC).

The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems.

This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense.

Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.