Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Force Materiel Command • Robins AFB, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Child Development Center on Robins AFB, Georgia. The Child and Youth Program Assistant serves in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. The assistant provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability; helps prepare age-appropriate activities; supervises indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events; arranges and serves snacks and meals; and performs work in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Responsibilities vary by level. At the target level, the assistant plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years based on their observed needs. The assistant implements activities and events addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs; supports special projects, homework, and life skills; maintains an environment that sustains interest and positive interactions; prepares and maintains activity areas and materials; develops program options for participants with special requirements; develops schedules and plans; and leads planned and spontaneous activities.

At the intermediate level, the assistant helps with special projects and life skills, participates in parent and staff conferences, reviews and implements age- and stage-appropriate schedules and activity plans, uses approved child guidance and youth development techniques, interacts professionally with staff, parents, supervisors, and volunteers, supervises activities and outings, and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

At the entry level, the assistant performs routine tasks following step-by-step instructions, helps establish a positive program environment, prepares and maintains activity areas and materials, uses prepared curriculum materials, assists with identifying needed supplies and equipment, uses approved child guidance techniques as directed by supervisors, and attends to children's physical needs as applicable.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, satisfactory pre-employment checks and a favorable Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, a favorable pre-employment physical due to lifting requirements, current immunizations including annual influenza vaccination, and completion of assigned training including Food Handlers certification. Applicants must be at least 18 at hire, read, speak, and write English, and meet the qualifications for the selected level. Pay is based on experience, education, and/or certification: target level $21.76, intermediate level $20.35, and entry level $18.70. The position does not offer benefits. Child and Youth Program staff may receive a childcare fee discount subject to the stated eligibility and work-schedule conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; proof must be provided for verification.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• At least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of required pre-employment checks and a favorable Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Ability to complete a favorable pre-employment physical due to the position's physical lifting requirement.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and to be free of communicable diseases.
• Completion of assigned training within the specified time after hire or assignment, including Food Handlers certification.
• Target level: 12 months of work in any childcare or youth program, plus one of the following: completion and documentation of DoW-approved competency-based training; a Child Development Associate credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized age-appropriate child or youth development credential; or at least 12 semester hours of directly related coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Intermediate level: Six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 level working in a group program for children or youth, plus one of the following: completion of 3 AF modules or equivalent and AF Orientation Training Program; equivalent industry training; or at least six semester hours of college credit in a listed education or child/youth development field.
• Entry level: No previous experience required.
• Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts when required; 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.
• Direct deposit is required, and applicants must satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
• Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate access to the installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth, including keeping track of their whereabouts and safety.
• Assist with preparing age-appropriate activities and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks and meals and perform work in accordance with policies and regulations.
• At the target level, plan, coordinate, and conduct activities based on the observed needs of children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Implement activities and special events that address participants’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
• Assist participants with special projects, homework, and life skills, as applicable to the position level.
• Establish an environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with children, youth, and adults.
• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
• Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Develop and implement schedules and plans, and demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous activities.
• At the intermediate level, participate in conferences with parents and staff and review and implement age- and stage-appropriate schedules and activity plans.
• Use approved child guidance and youth development techniques and interact professionally with staff, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
• At the entry level, perform routine tasks following step-by-step instructions, use prepared curriculum materials, and help develop lists of needed supplies and equipment.
• Attend to children's physical needs, as applicable.

Benefits

• Childcare fee discount: 100% for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time Department of the Air Force Child Development Program and 37% for each subsequent child, subject to program conditions.
• No benefits are offered for this position.

What This Job Offers

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