Child And Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

Air Mobility Command • MacDill AFB, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund position is with the 6 Force Support Squadron Child and Youth Services Flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The Child and Youth Program Assistant provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in one or more programs, ensuring their whereabouts and safety. The role supports age-appropriate activities, supervises participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events, and may arrange and serve snacks or meals. Work is performed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations; transporting children in government vehicles may be required.

At the entry level, the assistant performs routine tasks under 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. Intermediate-level duties include helping plan, coordinate, and conduct activities; implementing age- and stage-appropriate daily schedules; briefing staff, management, and parents; and taking inventory of equipment and supplies. Target-level duties include coordinating and conducting activities for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years, implementing program options for participants with special requirements, leading planned and spontaneous activities, briefing staff, management, and parents, and conducting inventories.

Pay is set based on experience, education, and/or certification. Listed pay levels are $18.70 for Entry Level, $20.35 for Intermediate Level, and $21.76 for Target Level. A child-care discount is available to eligible direct-care staff. The position requires pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, a favorable pre-employment physical, current immunizations including annual influenza vaccination, and completion of assigned training including Food Handlers certification.

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 satisfactory pre-employment checks, including 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 meet the physical lifting requirement and complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must obtain and maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Must complete assigned training within the specified time after hire or assignment, including Food Handlers certification.
• Entry Level: No previous experience is required.
• Intermediate Level: Six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth, plus one of the specified training, credential, or education options.
• Target Level: Twelve months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development theories and principles, plus one of the specified training, credential, or education options.
• Must provide supporting documentation when applying for Intermediate or Target Level qualification.
• Must provide required eligibility and qualification documents by the application closing date when applicable.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required, and employment verification through E-Verify must be completed satisfactorily.
• Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to access the installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants and ensure their safety and whereabouts.
• Assist with preparing and delivering age-appropriate activities using prepared curriculum and program materials as applicable to level.
• Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
• Perform duties in accordance with program policies and regulations.
• Transport children in government vehicles when required.
• At the entry level, identify needed supplies and equipment and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.
• At the intermediate level, assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities; implement daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate activity plans; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.
• 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; demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous activities; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• 100% child-care fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time Department of the Air Force Child Development Program for eligible direct-care staff.
• 25% child-care fee discount for additional children of eligible direct-care staff.

What This Job Offers

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