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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This job is a Child and Youth Program Assistant at the Middle School and Teen Program Center at West Point, New York. It is with the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, in Child and Youth Services, and it provides care and activities for children and teens. It is an open continuous announcement with intermittent hours, and some shifts may run evenings, weekends, or holidays.

1 vacancy, and this announcement may be used to fill more vacancies later

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement with bi-weekly cut-offs starting 11/03/2026, and those eligible for the first cut-off will get first consideration.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S., or non-U.S. nationals who have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for 3 or more continuous years before federal service.

What you would do

  • Provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18.
  • Actively supervise children and youth during routines, activities, field trips, and events.
  • Help carry out planned activities, schedules, and routines using prepared curriculum.
  • Help arrange or serve snacks or meals.
  • Respond to emergencies, illness, and physical and emotional needs of children and youth.

Do you qualify for CY-1 (up to CY-2)?

With experience: Skill level (CY-01) needs at least 6 months working in group programs with children or youth. Target level (CY-02) needs at least 12 months of that experience plus knowledge of child and youth development theory. Entry level has no experience requirement.

With education: Entry level needs a high school diploma or GED. Skill level can use 6 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education, or completion of Entry level DoW standardized training or equivalent industry training. Target level can use 12 semester hours in listed fields, a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential, or completion of Skill level DoW standardized training. Education must come from accredited schools and be directly related to the job, and general education courses do not count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing relevant experience, skills, and knowledge
  • High school diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion date for Entry level
  • College transcripts or certificates for Skill or Target level, which may be required at application
  • CDA or MSA credential if used to qualify for Target level
  • Proof for any preference you claim, such as DD-214, PCS orders, or proof of marriage
  • Proof of pursuit of a high school diploma if you are 17 and a dependent
  • Optional: cover letter, references, or letters of recommendation

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your assessment questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents. Missing information or skipped questions may result in an ineligible rating, and overstated qualifications may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and show your child care or youth program experience with dates.
  • Upload your diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing the completion date to meet the Entry level requirement.
  • Answer every questionnaire question, since incomplete answers may result in an ineligible rating.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work with no guaranteed hours, and not eligible for benefits. May include uncommon tours with evenings, weekends, holidays, and split or varying shifts between 6am and 6pm. Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized.

Incentives and relocation: May be eligible for a $500 recruitment incentive. Flex selectees may get a $500 on-the-spot award after 3 months, for newly hired or rehired employees. CYS employees may get childcare fee discounts of 100% for the first child and 25% for second and later children, for Regular or FLEX employees working at least 15 hours. Temporary commissary privileges (no tobacco or alcohol) run through 31 December 2026.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be at least 18, or a 17-year-old dependent of a Service member or Department of War civilian employee
  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Favorably adjudicated background checks required
  • Child-protection check for regular contact with children under 18 (Crime Control Act Section 231)
  • Pre-employment physical and later physicals, and free from communicable disease
  • Required immunizations, including the annual influenza vaccine
  • For Child Development Center positions, lift and carry up to 40 lbs and walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely
  • Visual and hearing ability to supervise children and youth
  • Legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect
  • Complete required training on time; failure may lead to separation
  • May work evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts between 6am and 6pm
  • Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips
  • Dual compensation guidelines do not apply

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$19.00 – $26.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 (up to CY-2) · Child and youth programs
Location
West Point, New York
Appointment
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
C2SCNAFCY-26-13100529

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