Child And Youth Program Assistant

Air Education and Training Command • Goodfellow AFB, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a flexible Nonappropriated Fund position with the 17th Force Support Squadron at the Child Development Center on Goodfellow AFB in San Angelo, Texas. The position is not guaranteed any hours, but may provide up to 40 hours per week. Some night, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Flexible employees are not eligible for leave or benefits.

The assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for participants’ whereabouts and safety. Duties include supervising children and youth, supporting age-appropriate activities, serving snacks or meals, and following applicable policies and regulations. The assistant may be required to transport children in government vehicles. Duties vary by level: entry-level staff assist with routine tasks and prepared activities; intermediate-level staff help plan and conduct activities and implement schedules; target-level staff coordinate and lead activities for ages 6 weeks to 18 years, including program options for participants with special requirements.

Employment is subject to a background investigation and a favorable fitness determination for regular contact with children under 18. A pre-employment physical examination is required. The employee must maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, be free of communicable diseases, and complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents for at least three years and reside in or around the area stated in the announcement.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; proof is required for verification.
• Entry level: no previous experience required.
• Intermediate level: six months of experience equivalent to the entry level working in a group program for children or youth, completion of three AF modules or equivalent, and completion of the AF Orientation Training Program.
• Target level: 18 months of experience working in any childcare or youth program and completion of DoD-approved competency-training courses; entry- and intermediate-level training must also be completed and documented by Service-issued records.
• Target-level qualification may also be met through 18 months of childcare or youth program experience plus a relevant credential maintained for the assigned age group, such as a child development associate, military school age, or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• Target-level qualification may also be met through 18 months of childcare or youth program experience plus an associate degree that includes 24 credit hours of coursework related to the assigned age group.
• Target-level qualification may also be met through a relevant credential, including a child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum, or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• Target-level qualification may also be met with a bachelor’s degree or at least 120 semester hours, including 24 credit hours in a relevant major such as early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, or physical education.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal U.S. resident for a minimum of three years and reside in or around the area specified in the announcement.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive a favorable fitness determination for regular contact with children under 18.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and be able to 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 timeframe.
• Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to access the installation.
• Direct deposit is required, and employment verification through E-Verify must be completed satisfactorily.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for child and youth program participants.
• Maintain awareness of children’s and youths’ whereabouts and safety.
• Assist in preparing age-appropriate activities and supervise 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 entry level, assist with planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials, foster positive interactions, generate lists of needed supplies and equipment, and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.
• At intermediate level, assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities; implement daily schedules and activity plans; brief staff, management, and parents; and inventory equipment and supplies.
• At target level, coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years; implement program 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED