Child And Youth Program Assistant (Target Level)

Air Force Materiel Command • Eglin AFB, FL

2d

About The Position

This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) flexible position assigned to CDC 2. 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 whereabouts and safety. The assistant helps prepare age-appropriate activities, supervises indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events, and arranges and serves snacks or meals. Work is performed in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

At the Target Level, the assistant coordinates and conducts activities for participants ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. The role creates an environment that welcomes participants’ interests and promotes positive interactions; implements program options for children and youth with special requirements; demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous activities; briefs staff, management, and parents; and inventories equipment and supplies.

The position requires satisfactory pre-employment checks, a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation, and a favorable pre-employment physical due to lifting requirements. The employee must obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases. Assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, must be completed within the specified period. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents for at least three years and reside in or around the area specified in the announcement.

Pay is set based on experience, education, and/or certification. The listed Target Level rate is $21.76; the Intermediate Level rate is $20.35; and the Entry Level rate is $18.70. A hiring bonus of up to $1,250 may be paid in conjunction with a Service Commitment Agreement. Child Development Program staff receive a 100% childcare fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program and a 37% discount for each subsequent child. CYP staff must spend at least 75% of their work schedule in the classroom; flex employees must average 15 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with proof available for verification.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• 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 meet one of the following education or training options: complete DoW-approved competency-based training requirements; hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized age-appropriate child or youth development credential; or have at least 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university.
• Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must complete a favorable pre-employment physical due to the position’s lifting requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccination, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Must complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within the specified period after hire or assignment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal U.S. resident for at least three years and reside in or around the area specified in the announcement.
• Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of source identity documents to facilitate installation access.
• Must complete employment verification (E-Verify); direct deposit is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants, ensuring their safety and whereabouts.
• Help prepare 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.
• Coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interests and promotes positive interactions.
• Implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conduct inventory of equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• A hiring bonus of up to $1,250 may be available with a Service Commitment Agreement.
• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program.
• 37% childcare fee discount for each subsequent child enrolled.

What This Job Offers

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