Child and Youth Program Assistant Child Development

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Non-Appropriated Fund position is based at a Child Development Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The Child and Youth Program Assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. The role may be filled at entry, intermediate, or target level, with duties and qualification requirements varying by level. The position is available as flexible (up to 40 hours per week) or regular part-time/full-time (20 to 40 hours per week). The CDC serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A recruitment incentive of up to $2,000 may be authorized. A Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs employee child care discount applies.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, with proof required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• At least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Consent to pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is a Test Designated Position.
• Complete a favorable pre-employment physical because the position has a physical lifting requirement.
• Obtain and maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.
• Target level: meet one of the stated qualification pathways, including 18 months of childcare or youth-program experience with applicable training and credentials, or qualifying related education and credentials. The announcement also specifies a bachelor’s degree or at least 120 semester hours, including 24 credit hours in a directly related field, as a qualification pathway.
• Intermediate level: six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth, completion of three AF modules or equivalent, and AF Orientation Training Program.
• Entry level: no previous experience required.
• Applicants claiming preference or priority consideration must provide proof of eligibility by the closing date, 01/25/2027.
• Provide documentation for foreign education showing equivalency to a conventional U.S. education program, if applicable.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to access the installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in program activities.
• Prepare or assist with age-appropriate activities and supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
• Carry out work in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Transport children in government vehicles when required.
• At the target level, coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years; foster participant interest and positive interactions; implement program options for children and youth with special requirements; demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous activities; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.
• At the intermediate level, assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities; foster participant interest and positive interactions; implement daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate activity plans; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.
• At the entry level, perform routine tasks using step-by-step instructions; assist with planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials; foster participant interest and positive interactions; identify needed supplies and equipment; and attend to children’s physical needs, as applicable.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Awards
• Leave
• Retirement
• 401(k)
• Overtime pay
• Workers’ compensation
• Shift differential
• Sunday premium pay
• Holiday pay
• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program; 37% discount for each subsequent child
• Recruitment incentive of up to $2,000 may be authorized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED