Child and Youth Program Leader

Summary

Incumbent provides appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, nonroutine problems encountered.

Open & Closing Dates: 01/28/2026 to 02/07/2026

Salary: $26.63 to $26.63 per hour

You may qualify for a $1,000 cash award and 8 hours of time off after 6 months, and $1,000 cash award and 8 hours of time off after 12 months.

Pay Scale & Grade: CY 2

Location:

Annapolis, MD (3 vacancies)

Remote Job:
No

Telework Eligible:
No

Travel Required:

Not required

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Appointment Type:
Permanent – Eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule:

Full‑time – Hours between 5:45 am and 6:15 pm. Shifts may include some evenings/weekends to support training.

Service:
Competitive

Promotion Potential:
None

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years) in addition to guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants. Routine day‑to‑day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot‑checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.

The duties and responsibilities 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, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

Mentors assigned CY Program Assistant team. Works with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower‑level employees. Assists lower‑level employees in completing the Standardized Module Training. Assists the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in helping lower‑level CY Program Assistants translate professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding and role‑modeling. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.

Provides suggestions and makes recommendations to credential practicum candidates. Assists the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charts progress of team members’ on‑the‑job skills. Consults frequently with the T&C Specialist for guidance on strategies to further assist team members’ professional development efforts.

Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Continually reviews activities and plans for appropriateness. Works with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and the CY Program Assistants to implement 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. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills. Recommends to the T&C Specialist and CY Program Assistants changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Arranges for and/or serves appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Makes suggestions about improvements to the activity areas. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Encourages participant interest and establishes…