Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
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 works under close direction of supervisor or other higher graded employee performing routine child care and youth development tasks, following written and verbal step-by-step instructions. Work is observed and reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress and to evaluate competency 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 youth development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care and youth development duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. The work includes a wide variety of activities in CYP.
The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Overview of 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.
Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building. Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults. Follows and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events.
Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation. 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. Performs Other Duties as Assigned Full position description provided if selected.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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mccsquanticohumanresources@usmc-mccs.org · 703/784-3454
This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $18.69 – $24.89/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-24.
There are 8 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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