Child And Youth Program Assistant

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

5d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund position is located at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. It is a flexible position that may work 0–40 hours per week. Pay is set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level $24.90, Intermediate Level $23.29, and Entry Level $18.70. The position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive, subject to restrictions.

The assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. Duties include providing care, supervision, oversight, and accountability; helping prepare age-appropriate activities; supervising indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, 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 Target level, the assistant coordinates and conducts activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years, supports positive interactions and participation, 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 and inventories equipment and supplies.

At the Intermediate level, the assistant helps plan, coordinate, and conduct activities, supports positive interactions and participation, 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, supports positive interactions and participation, generates lists of needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable.

The position requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, a favorable pre-employment physical due to lifting requirements, current immunizations including annual influenza vaccination, and freedom from communicable diseases. The employee must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.

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 satisfy pre-employment checks under Air Force and DoD policy, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must meet the physical lifting requirement and complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of 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.
• Target level: 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development theories and principles.
• Target level: Must have one of the following: completed DoW-approved competency-based training requirements; a Child Development Associate Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized child or youth development credential appropriate to the age group; or at least 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university.
• Intermediate level: Six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth.
• Intermediate level: Must have one of the following: completed Entry Level DoW standardized training documented by the Service; completed industry training considered equivalent to DoW Entry Level training; or at least six semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.
• Entry level: No previous experience required.
• Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• Applicants must provide supporting documentation for claimed eligibility and, where applicable, qualifications by the application closing date.
• Direct deposit is required, and the employee must satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate installation access.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants and ensure their whereabouts and safety.
• 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.
• 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; 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 with 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 Entry level, perform routine tasks following step-by-step instructions; assist with activities using prepared curriculum and materials; generate lists of needed supplies and equipment; and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.
• Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time after hire or assignment.

Benefits

• 100% child care fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program for direct care staff.
• 25% child care fee discount for additional children of direct care staff.
• The position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive, subject to restrictions.

What This Job Offers

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