East Cdc - Child And Youth Program Assistant 01/02

United States Space Force • Peterson AFB, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be assigned to CDC East at Peterson SFB. Pay is based on experience, education, and/or certification: Target Level $22.33, Intermediate Level $20.89, and Entry Level $18.70.

The Child and Youth Program Assistant serves in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. The role provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability; assists with age-appropriate activities; supervises participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events; and arranges and serves snacks or meals. Work is performed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. The employee may be required to transport children in government vehicles.

At the Target Level, the assistant coordinates and conducts activities for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years old, creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and encourages positive interactions, implements program options for children and youth with special requirements, and demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous activities. The assistant briefs staff, management, and parents on activities and inventories equipment and supplies.

At the Intermediate Level, the assistant helps plan, coordinate, and conduct activities; creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and encourages positive interactions; implements daily schedules and activity plans appropriate to participants’ ages and developmental stages; briefs staff, management, and parents; and inventories equipment and supplies.

At the Entry Level, the assistant performs routine tasks following step-by-step instructions, helps provide planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials, creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and encourages positive interactions, generates lists of needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 at hire, be able to read, speak, and write English, complete required pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, and satisfy the position’s physical, immunization, and training requirements. A favorable pre-employment physical is required because the position includes lifting. Employees must maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations, be free of communicable diseases, and complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified period.

The Entry Level requires no previous experience. The Intermediate Level requires six months of experience equivalent to the Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth, completion of three Air Force modules (or equivalent), and the AF Orientation Training Program. Target Level qualifications include specified childcare or youth-program experience, training, credentials, or related education, as detailed in the job announcement.

The Child Development Program offers direct-care staff a 100% childcare fee discount for their first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program and a 50% discount for additional children. Direct staff must spend at least 75% of their work schedule in the classroom. This is a Nonappropriated Fund position supporting Air Force and Space Force Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; proof must be provided for verification.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Ability to meet the physical lifting requirement and complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Completion of assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.
• Entry Level: No previous experience required.
• 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 completion of the AF Orientation Training Program.
• Target Level: 18 months working in any childcare or youth program, plus completion of DoD-approved competency-training courses; entry- and intermediate-level training must also be completed and documented by Service-issued documentation.
• Target Level alternative: 18 months of childcare or youth-program experience and possession and maintenance of a credential directly related to the assigned age group, such as a Child Development Associate credential, Military School Age credential, or another nationally recognized youth development credential.
• Target Level alternative: 18 months of childcare or youth-program experience and an associate degree including 24 credit hours in a major course of study directly related to the assigned age group.
• Target Level alternative: Possession and maintenance of a credential directly related to the assigned age group, such as a Child Development Associate credential, Military School Age credential, Army Youth Practicum, or another nationally recognized youth development credential.
• Target Level alternative: A bachelor’s degree or at least 120 semester hours, including 24 credit hours in a related major such as early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, or physical education.
• Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to education in a conventional U.S. program; applicants are responsible for providing evidence.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactory completion of an E-Verify employment verification check.
• Applicants must provide supporting documents needed to verify their qualifications and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for child and youth program participants.
• Remain accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Assist in preparing and conducting age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
• Perform 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.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conduct inventory of equipment and supplies.
• At the Intermediate Level, assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants.
• Implement daily schedules and activity plans appropriate to participants’ ages and developmental stages.
• At the Entry Level, perform routine tasks following step-by-step instructions and assist with planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials.
• Generate lists of needed supplies and equipment.
• Attend to children’s physical needs, as applicable.

Benefits

• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child of direct-care staff enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program.
• 50% childcare fee discount for additional children of direct-care staff.

What This Job Offers

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