Join Our Renowned Team at MCCS Bridgeport (MWTC) - Open to Civilians, Marines, and Military Spouses!
This position is located at MCWTC BRIDGEPORT, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a EDUCATIONAL AID CY1-CY2 for MCCS.
Why Choose MCCS?
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! At the Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) in Bridgeport, CA, you'll work with a close-knit community supporting Marines and their families, with year-round employment in one of California's most stunning locations. Whether you're local or relocating, civilian or military-affiliated, all are welcome to apply. We offer great benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan.
Benefits Available to All Positions:
Stable, Year-Round Employment (no "off" season)
Tax-free shopping at our retail stores
401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development center, retail stores, fitness center, outdoor recreation and more!
First priority for childcare placement, 100% off first child, 25% off each additional child enrolled.
Major Duties
INTRODUCTION:
This position provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The duties of this position are developmental in nature and designed to provide experience and training to qualify for mandatory advancement to higher level positions leading to the full performance position. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared or developed curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and support development of children. Observes and actively participates in maintaining safe and healthy environments to minimize risk to children.
Helps create and assemble play materials (mixing paint and play dough, and props for dramatic plays and equipment for sports activities, etc.). Contributes to the list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor.
Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building. Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive child interactions with other children and adults. Builds relationships with children and families.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child and youth guidance and development techniques. Interacts professionally with employees, families, and local installation command. Engages in positive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children, youth, and families.
Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.
SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN:
Ensures the supervision, accountability, and oversight of program participants in compliance with the Department of War (DoW), United States Marine Corps (USMC) and local installation policies, standards, and guidance. Assures staff-child ratios are always maintained in assigned classroom/program area.
Maintains awareness and accountability for the whereabouts and safety of all children and youth, aged 6 weeks to 18 years, within the assigned group. Assists with conducting required supervision and accountability measures and practices. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events. Maintains communication with other employees to request assistance, aid, and report challenges.
Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Major Duties
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER IDENTIFIED NEEDS:
Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employee. Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs is implemented within current policy.
Follows all physician-prescribed medications and individualized care instructions, such as those for special diets, feeding procedures, assistive devices, and other needs for special care and attention. Adheres to special instructions provided by parents and multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Teams (IAT) such as medication administration, acute health related conditions, behavior management, and special dietary restrictions or needs. Administers medications and basic care items according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives.
COMPLIANCE:
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoW certification and national accreditation, where applicable. Complies with laws, policies, and regulations applicable to DoW CY programs. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Follows and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in collection of program participation data and completing required reports and forms. Completes designated training requirements.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor.
The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries.
The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable.
Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules.
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
ALL LEVELS (CY1-CY2, GSE02/03/04): 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 obtain a government drivers license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). Prior experience working with children or youth preferred.
ADDITIONAL MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CY1 GSE-03: In addition to the above requirement for all levels, Minimum of six months experience working in a group program with children/youth. AND Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses and requirements. OR Six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education.
ADDITIONAL MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CY2 GSE-04: In addition to the above requirement for all levels, Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development. In addition to the above, candidate must possess: Completion of DoW standardized training courses. OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential. OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physical, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please include the below list of required documents with your application:
Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver.
Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.
If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility:
Military Spouses
Copy of the sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date to the new duty location.
Copy of marriage license or military dependent ID if dependent name is not listed on PCS orders. In order to qualify, date of marriage or military dependent ID must be prior to reporting date listed on PCS orders.
For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility.
Veterans
Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.
Persons with Disabilities
Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email
[email protected].
Closing Statement
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
