CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL) Youth Center Youth side

Air Force Global Strike Command • Dyess AFB, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the youth side of the Youth Center. The position requires you to transport children in a government vehicle; you need to maintain a valid state driver's license. A good driving record is required as a condition of employment. This position is considered Flex and can be on call. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification. Target Level: $21.76, Intermediate Level: $20.35, Entry Level: $18.70.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing (Test Designated Position).
• Completion of a favorable pre-employment physical with physical lifting requirement.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of all communicable diseases.
• Completion of assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date of hire or assignment.
• High school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.
• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program (Target Level).
• Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses (Target Level).
• Entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation (Target Level).
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential (Target Level).
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university (Target Level).
• Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential (Target Level).
• A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education (Target Level).
• Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth (Intermediate Level).
• Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) (Intermediate Level).
• AF Orientation Training Program (Intermediate Level).
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Ability to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses (Target Level).
• Entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation (Target Level).
• Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) (Intermediate Level).
• AF Orientation Training Program (Intermediate Level).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Provide care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.
• Assist in preparing age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
• Arrange and serve snacks/meals.
• Execute work in accordance with policies and regulations.
• May be required to transport children in government vehicles.
• Coordinate and conduct activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years (Target Level).
• Create an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implement program options for children and youth with special requirements (Target Level).
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities (Target Level).
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities.
• Conduct inventory on equipment and supplies.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants (Intermediate Level).
• Implement daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness (Intermediate Level).
• Perform simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions (Entry Level).
• Assist in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials (Entry Level).
• Generate a list of needed supplies and equipment (Entry Level).
• Attend to the physical needs of the children, as applicable (Entry Level).

Benefits

• 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP.
• 25% discount for any additional children of direct care staff.

What This Job Offers

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