Child And Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

Air Force Global Strike Command • Warren AFB, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This flexible, entry-level Child and Youth Program Assistant position is located at the Child and Development Center on F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. The position guarantees 0 hours, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. It is not eligible for leave or benefits, though an employee child care discount and referral and recruitment incentive awards are available.

The assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. Duties include providing care and supervision; helping prepare age-appropriate activities; supervising indoor and outdoor activities, outings, field trips, and special events; and arranging and serving snacks or meals. Work must follow applicable policies and regulations. The employee may be required to transport children in government vehicles.

At the entry level, the employee performs routine tasks with step-by-step instructions, helps deliver planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials, fosters positive interactions, identifies needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable. Pay is set based on experience, education, and/or certification: Entry Level $18.70, Intermediate Level $20.35, and Target Level $21.76.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Entry Level: No previous experience is required.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks under Air Force and DoD policy, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and repeat it every three years to demonstrate continued required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Must obtain and maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.
• Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate installation access.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and use direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants.
• Help prepare age-appropriate activities and supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
• Follow applicable policies and regulations.
• Perform routine tasks using step-by-step instructions and help provide planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Generate a list of needed supplies and equipment.
• Attend to children’s physical needs, as applicable.
• May transport children in government vehicles.

Benefits

• Employee child care discount: 100% discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time Air Force Child Development Program; 37% discount for additional children.
• Referral incentive of $250 for an additional applicant referral who is hired and remains on staff for at least six months, subject to eligibility.
• Recruitment incentive of $1,250 for each new staff member after six months on staff, subject to eligibility and a signed service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED