CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Multilevel) - MCGUIRE

Air Mobility Command • McGuire AFB, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Non-Appropriated Funds position is located at Child Development Center I or Child Development Center II at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. The Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. The position provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth; assists with age-appropriate activities; supervises indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events; and arranges and serves snacks and meals. Work is performed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. The incumbent may be required to transport children in government vehicles.

At the target level, the CYPA coordinates and conducts activities for participants from 6 weeks to 18 years old, fosters a welcoming environment and positive interactions, implements 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 CYPA assists with planning, coordinating, and conducting activities; fosters a welcoming environment 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 CYPA performs routine tasks using step-by-step instructions, helps provide planned activities using prepared curriculum and materials, fosters a welcoming environment and positive interactions, identifies needed supplies and equipment, and attends to children’s physical needs as applicable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily complete required pre-employment checks and 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 (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized child/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 requirements documented by the Service; completed industry training considered equivalent to DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program 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 is required.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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 children and youth, including responsibility for 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.
• 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, including activities for participants with special requirements.
• At the target level, 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, assist with prepared activities and curriculum, identify needed supplies and equipment, and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.

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.
• 25% child care 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