JOSHUA VEEDER
APO,AP
Summary
Compassionate Child and Youth Program Assistant known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, program development, and educational support. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster positive environments and support child development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)
Dept Of The Air Force
APO , AP
06.2023 - Current
- Serve as team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulation in one or more child and youth programs.
- Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth.
- Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Works in ratio with children and youth. Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing
- Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- Works with trainer and supervisor to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
- Works with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.
- Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, and other representatives (as applicable). Briefs other employees and parents. Notes special instructions provided by parents.
- Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instruction.
- Provides opportunities for parental involvement.
- Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, polices and directives to team members.
- Resolves problems and conflict situations or obtains information and guidance from supervisor. Demonstrates proper work methods and provides work-related guidance to subordinates.
- Models' appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth.
- Conducts on-the-job training and instruction for team members. Ensures team members follow safety, fire, fitness, health, and nutrition procedures and informs supervisor of compliance concerns.
- Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignments and gets work started in accordance with the daily activity plan.
- Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance appraisals, incentive awards, etc. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
- Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable.
- Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
- Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with AF standards and metrics.
- Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
- Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with AF and local policies, guidance, and standards.
- Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs.
- Acts as manager in non-routine/emergency situations for purposes of opening/closing of facility.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level)
Dept Of The Air Force
APO, AP
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Team leader for program staff with responsibility for daily operations in accordance with applicable regulations at Himawari School Age Care program
- Supervise children and youth ranging in age from 5 years to 11 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events
- Supervises (staff and children) to ensure accountability for the whereabouts and safety during active hours and field trips. Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth
- Develops strong professional relationships with internal and external customers. Mature, responsible, professional, and dependable
- Works in ratio with children and youth following the applicable mandated guidelines while in a classroom setting
- Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults
- Consistently manages and monitors staff/child ratios to ensure adequate staffing
- Plans, coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on the observed needs of individual children and youth
- Creates and implements a culture-based lesson plan based on the interest of children
- Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements
- Works with trainers and supervisors to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth
- Provides world-class customer service, outstanding moral character, and mentoring
- Creates/processes Accident and Behavior Reports detailing circumstances, causes, and extent of the injury
- Assists bus drivers in maintaining safety, accountability (at each stop), discipline, and ensuring behavioral standards during transport. Maintains record-keeping and completion of route surveys
- Assists children with disagreements, encourages peaceful communication and effective listening to help with resolution
Child and Youth Programs Assistant
Dept Of The Air Force
APO, AP
01.2016 - 07.2016
- • Monitored whereabouts and safety of children in school-age program.
- • Helped lead planned activities and daily group tasks.
- • Supported children with special projects, homework, and life skills.
- • Completed simple routine tasks by following step-by-step instructions.
- • Helped create environment that encouraged positive interactions with children and adults.
- • Helped prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials for daily schedule.
- • Used prepared curriculum materials and helped develop supply and equipment lists.
- • Guided children with approved child guidance and development techniques from supervisors.
- • Met physical care needs of children as needed and worked professionally with staff, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.
- • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
- • Promoted and modeled safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- • Cared for children with special needs as directed by supervisor.
- • Reported health, fire, and safety compliance concerns to supervisor.
- • Helped arrange and serve appropriate snacks and meals when applicable.
- • Observed participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and reported findings as directed.
- • Supported maintenance of participation data and daily reports.
- • Took part in program evaluations as required.
- • Assisted in meeting DOD certification and national accreditation requirements where applicable.
- • Followed policies and regulations for Air Force child and youth programs.
- • Performed additional related duties as assigned.
- • Assisted in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation,
- where applicable
- • Ensured compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and
- Youth Programs
- • Performed other related duties as assigned
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, VA05.2019
Diploma -
Kadena High School
Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan06.2015
Skills
- Child safety protocols
- Incident documentation
- Certified in CPR
- Monitoring behavior effectively
- Teamwork and coordination
- Planning engaging activities
- Understanding child development
- Curriculum planning expertise
- Resolving conflicts efficiently
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Building collaborative relationships
- Ensuring health and safety standards
- Reporting processes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)
Dept Of The Air Force
06.2023 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level)
Dept Of The Air Force
06.2020 - 06.2023
Child and Youth Programs Assistant
Dept Of The Air Force
01.2016 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Diploma -
Kadena High School