Child And Youth Program Assistant (Cdc)

Air Combat Command • Grand Forks AFB, ND

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund position is located at the Child Development Center on Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Child and Youth Program Assistant provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in one or more child and youth programs, ensuring their safety and compliance with applicable Air Force policies and regulations. The role includes preparing and supporting age-appropriate activities, supervising participants indoors and outdoors and during field trips or special events, and arranging and serving snacks or meals. Transportation of children in government vehicles may be required.

At the intermediate level, the assistant helps plan, coordinate, and conduct group and individual activities; maintains an engaging program environment; prepares activity areas and materials; supports children with projects and life skills; participates in parent and staff conferences; and reviews schedules and plans for age- and stage-appropriateness. The position also includes monitoring participant well-being, communicating with families and staff, supporting children with special needs as directed, maintaining safety and nutrition practices, participating in program evaluations, helping maintain DoD certification and national accreditation, managing supplies and facilities, and collecting and reporting participation data.

At the entry level, the assistant supports planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials, assists with homework, projects, and life skills, performs routine tasks under step-by-step instructions, helps maintain activity areas and materials, and attends to children's physical needs as applicable. Entry-level assistants also help maintain participation data and daily reports, participate in evaluations as required, and assist with certification and accreditation efforts where applicable.

Applicants must meet pre-employment screening and background-investigation requirements, be at least 18, pass a physical examination, meet lifting and standing requirements, maintain required immunizations, and complete assigned training including Food Handler certification. The position offers a child-care fee discount for direct-care staff who meet the stated classroom-work requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; proof is required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 40 pounds or more and standing for long periods; a favorable pre-employment physical is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and complete assigned mandatory training within the required time.
• Satisfactory completion of required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and applicable installation, state, and national criminal background checks.
• Entry level: no previous experience or training is required.
• Intermediate level: six months of experience equivalent to CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth, completion of three Air Force modules or equivalent, and completion of the Air Force Orientation Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth and ensure their safety.
• Prepare, support, and lead age-appropriate activities; supervise participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks or meals where applicable.
• Help plan, coordinate, and conduct individual and group activities at the intermediate level.
• Establish and maintain an engaging program environment that promotes positive interactions among children, youth, and adults.
• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills as applicable to the level.
• Use approved child guidance and youth development techniques and prepared curriculum or program materials.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices; notify supervisors of health, fire, or safety concerns.
• Care for children and youth with special needs as directed by a supervisor.
• Observe participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report concerns as directed.
• Note parent-provided special instructions and ensure children depart with an authorized person according to written instructions.
• Participate in parent and staff conferences, program evaluations, and efforts to achieve or maintain DoD certification and national accreditation, as applicable.
• Inventory and secure supplies, equipment, and facilities; recommend replacement of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
• Collect, maintain, and report participation data and complete required daily reports.
• Comply with policies, regulations, local guidance, and standards applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs.
• Transport children in government vehicles if required.

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