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Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multilevel) – Dix

Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a Child and Youth Program Assistant job at the Child Development Center at Fort Dix, New Jersey, for Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds under Air Mobility Command. The job cares for and teaches children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years old, and pay depends on experience and education, with Entry, Intermediate and Target levels. Only a few spots are open, and the schedule is flexible, from 0 to 40 hours a week.

Few vacancies at Fort Dix, NJ

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.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You may claim preferences such as military spouse, veteran, or transition hiring, but you must prove your eligibility with your application by the closing date.

What you would do

  • Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, and events.
  • Assist in planning and leading age-appropriate activities for children and youth.
  • Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
  • Create a welcoming environment that promotes positive interactions.
  • Brief staff, management, and parents on activities.
  • Conduct inventory of equipment and supplies.

Do you qualify for CY-1 to CY-2?

With experience: Entry Level needs no previous experience. Intermediate Level needs 6 months of experience equivalent to CY-01 Entry Level in a group program for children or youth. Target Level needs 12 months of experience in a childcare or youth program, plus knowledge of child and youth development theories.

With education: All levels require a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing. Education can count instead of some experience. Intermediate Level also needs one of these: completed Entry Level DoW training, equivalent industry childcare training, or at least 6 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education. Target Level also needs one of these: completed DoW competency-based training, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or similar recognized credential, or at least 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served. College credit must come from accredited schools, and foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume that clearly describes your relevant experience
  • Supporting documents proving experience, required for Intermediate and Target levels
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Diploma or GED if you claim a high school diploma
  • DD-214 or other proof if you claim veterans or other preferences
  • Professional certification or license if you use one to qualify

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed to check whether you meet the qualifications. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and documents are compared with your questionnaire answers to set your experience level, and inflated answers may cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload proof for any level you claim, such as training certificates, transcripts, or past work records.
  • Make sure your resume clearly shows your childcare or youth program experience, including volunteer work.
  • Uploaded files can take several hours to clear the virus scan, so upload early before 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent and flexible, from 0 to 40 hours per week.

Incentives and relocation: Direct care staff get a 100% child care fee discount for the first child in an Air Force Child Development Program, and 25% for more children. Staff must spend at least 75% of their schedule in the classroom. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Favorable pre-employment physical
  • Physical lifting requirement
  • Current immunizations, including annual flu vaccine, and free of communicable diseases
  • Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within a set time
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Direct deposit required
  • Possible probationary period
  • REAL ID or approved identity documents for installation access
  • May be required to transport children in government vehicles

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 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
26-5NFSY602648

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