Bridgeport, CA – Educational Aid CY1-CY2 (GSE02-GSE04)

Department of the Navy

Bridgeport, California Other $20 – $24 Closes Nov 30, 2026

Summary

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.

Duties

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

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

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

  • This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable.
  • Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.

About this role

The Bridgeport, CA – Educational Aid CY1-CY2 (GSE02-GSE04) position with the Department of the Navy is based in Bridgeport, California. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!. The role pays $20.49 to $24.05 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves assisting 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. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what child and youth care experience this Bridgeport, CA – Educational Aid CY1-CY2 (GSE02-GSE04) position requires. It is graded at CY-1, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Bridgeport, CA – Educational Aid CY1-CY2 (GSE02-GSE04) position with the Department of the Navy in Bridgeport, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $20.49 to $24.05 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Bridgeport, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on November 30, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Other
Location Bridgeport, California
Salary $20 – $24
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Nov 30, 2026
Posted Jun 3, 2026
Source ID 77535
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