Cdc Main - Child And Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

United States Space Force • Peterson AFB, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund position is based at the Child Development Center (Main) on Peterson SFB. The Child and Youth Program Assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is responsible for participants’ safety, whereabouts, care, supervision, oversight, and accountability. The role assists with age-appropriate activities, supervises indoor and outdoor activities and events, and arranges and serves snacks or meals. Work must follow applicable policies and regulations; transporting children in government vehicles may be required.

The announcement covers entry, intermediate, and target levels, with duties varying by level. Entry-level assistants perform routine tasks using step-by-step instructions, help deliver planned activities with prepared curriculum and materials, identify needed supplies, and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable. Intermediate-level assistants help plan and conduct activities, implement daily schedules and activity plans, brief staff, management, and parents, and inventory supplies and equipment. Target-level assistants coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, adapt program options for participants with special requirements, lead planned and spontaneous activities, brief staff, management, and parents, and inventory equipment and supplies.

Pay is based on experience, education, and/or certification: $18.70 at entry level, $20.89 at intermediate level, and $22.33 at target level. The position requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, pre-employment and random drug testing, a favorable pre-employment physical due to lifting requirements, current immunizations including annual influenza vaccination, and completion of assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified timeframe. A child care fee discount is available to eligible direct-care staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing; the position is identified as a Test Designated Position.
• Must complete a favorable pre-employment physical because of the physical lifting requirement.
• Must obtain, 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 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; additionally, one of the specified training, credential, or coursework pathways is required.
• Intermediate level: 6 months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth; additionally, one of the specified training or college-credit pathways is required.
• Entry level: No previous experience is required.
• Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants must provide supporting documentation when applying for intermediate and/or target level qualifications.
• Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to access the installation.
• Direct deposit is required, and employment verification through E-Verify must be completed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth and provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability.
• Assist with 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 if required.
• At entry level, assist with planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials, 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.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.

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 qualifying direct-care staff.
• 25% child care fee discount for additional children of qualifying direct-care staff.

What This Job Offers

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