Child And Youth Program Assistant

Air Force Materiel Command • Hanscom AFB, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position is in the Child and Youth Services Flight. The assistant works in one or more child and youth programs and is accountable for the whereabouts and safety of participating children and youth. The role provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability; assists with age-appropriate activities; supervises indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events; arranges and serves snacks and meals; and follows applicable policies and regulations. Transporting children in government vehicles may be required.

The position may be filled at the Target, Intermediate, or Entry level. Target-level assistants coordinate and conduct activities for participants from 6 weeks through 18 years old, support positive interactions and participation, implement options for children and youth with special requirements, lead planned and spontaneous activities, brief staff, management, and parents, and inventory supplies and equipment. Intermediate-level assistants help plan, coordinate, and conduct activities, implement daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate activity plans, brief staff, management, and parents, and inventory supplies and equipment. Entry-level assistants perform routine tasks from step-by-step instructions, help deliver prepared activities using curriculum and program materials, identify needed supplies and equipment, and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.

Pay is set based on experience, education, and/or certification. Listed target, intermediate, and entry rates are $24.79, $23.05, and $20.75, respectively. The position includes a child-care discount for eligible direct-care staff. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily complete required pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must meet the physical lifting requirement and receive a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to 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 period 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.
• Target level: Must have one of the following: completed DoW-approved competency-based training requirements; a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized age-appropriate child/youth development credential; or at least 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university.
• Intermediate level: Six months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth.
• Intermediate level: Must have one of the following: completed Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service; completed industry training considered equivalent to DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program training; or at least six semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.
• Entry level: No previous experience is required.
• Applicants relying on education completed at foreign colleges or universities must provide proof that it is equivalent to a conventional U.S. education program.
• Applicants must provide supporting documentation for claimed eligibility and, for Intermediate or Target qualifications, relevant supporting documentation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required, and applicants must satisfactorily complete an E-Verify employment verification check.
• Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth, ensuring their whereabouts and safety.
• 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.
• Carry out work in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Transport children in government vehicles if required.
• At the Target level, coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Create an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
• Implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities at the Target level.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities at the Target and Intermediate levels.
• Conduct inventories of equipment and supplies at the Target and Intermediate levels.
• At the Intermediate level, assist in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities and implement daily schedules and age- and stage-appropriate activity plans.
• At the Entry level, perform routine tasks following step-by-step instructions and assist with planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
• At the Entry level, generate lists of needed supplies and equipment and attend to children’s physical needs as applicable.

Benefits

• Child-care fee discount for eligible direct-care staff: 100% for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF Child Development Program and 25% for additional children, subject to eligibility conditions.
• Public transportation subsidy up to $300 per month, subject to restrictions.
• 6.5 days of paid vacation and sick time annually to start.
• Paid federal holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year with the Air Force.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Use of the Base Exchange.
• Use of FSS facilities, including the gym, with some classes costing extra.
• Discounted tickets to local and national attractions through the tickets and tours team.
• Discounted use of the Olympic swimming pool.

What This Job Offers

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