Child And Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

Air Education and Training Command • Luke AFB, AZ

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About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is located at the Luke Youth Center. The assistant serves in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. Duties vary by level. The position may require transporting children in government vehicles; a valid state driver’s license must be obtained and maintained, and a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment.

At all levels, the assistant provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth; assists with age-appropriate activities; supervises participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events; arranges and serves snacks or meals; and follows applicable policies and regulations.

At the Target level, the assistant coordinates and conducts activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, fosters participant interest and positive interactions, implements program options for children and youth with special requirements, leads planned and spontaneous activities, briefs staff, management, and parents, and inventories equipment and supplies.

At the Intermediate level, the assistant helps plan, coordinate, and conduct activities; promotes participant interest and positive interactions; implements daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate activity plans; briefs staff, management, and parents; and inventories equipment and supplies.

At the Entry level, the assistant performs routine tasks using step-by-step instructions, helps provide planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials, fosters participant interest and positive interactions, identifies needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable. Pay is based on experience, education, and/or certification: Target Level $22.76, Intermediate Level $21.29, and Entry Level $18.70.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must complete required pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing because the position is a Test Designated Position.
• Must complete a favorable pre-employment physical due to the position’s physical lifting requirement.
• Must obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified period after hire or assignment.
• A valid state driver’s license must be obtained and maintained if required to transport children; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment.
• Target level: 12 months of childcare or youth-program experience and demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development theories and principles, plus one of the following: completed DoW-approved competency-based training; a CDA, Military School-Age, or other nationally recognized age-appropriate child/youth development credential; or at least 12 semester hours of coursework related to the age group served.
• Intermediate level: 6 months of experience equivalent to the Entry level working in a group program for children or youth, plus one of the following: completed Entry Level DoW standardized training; equivalent industry training; or at least 6 semester hours of college credit in a qualifying education, development, or special education subject.
• Entry level: no previous experience required.
• Foreign education may qualify if evidence is provided that it is equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• Applicants must provide documentation supporting claimed eligibility or preference by the application closing date where applicable.
• Must satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify); direct deposit is required.
• Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents for installation access.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth, including ensuring their whereabouts and safety.
• Assist in preparing age-appropriate activities and supervise participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals, and perform work in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• As needed, transport children in government vehicles.
• At the Target level, coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years; implement options for participants with special requirements; lead 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; implement daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate plans; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.
• At the Entry level, perform routine tasks from step-by-step instructions, help deliver prepared activities, identify needed supplies and equipment, and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.

Benefits

• Child care fee discount for direct-care staff: 100% for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program and 25% for additional children, subject to the stated work-schedule requirements.

What This Job Offers

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