Child and Youth Program Assistant

What you would do

• Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for program participants.
• Serve snacks and meals to children and youth.
• Brief staff, managers, and parents on daily activities.
• Carry out program options for children with special requirements.
• Inventory equipment and supplies.

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

With experience: At the Entry Level, no experience is required. At the Intermediate Level, you need 6 months of experience equivalent to CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth. At the Target Level, you need 12 months of experience in a childcare or youth program, plus knowledge of child or youth development theories and principles. All levels require you to be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and communicate well in English.

With education: The announcement allows education to substitute for experience. Intermediate Level: 6 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education. Target Level: 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served, from an accredited college or university, or a nationally recognized child or youth development credential such as the Child Development Associate (CDA), or completion of DoW-approved training. Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Food Handlers certification, completed within a set time after hire

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume that clearly describes your relevant experience, including volunteer work
• Diploma or GED
• References (3) with full contact information
• Transcripts from accredited schools if you qualify through education
• DD-214 or Statement of Service if you claim veterans' preference
• Proof of marriage status if you claim military spouse preference
• Other accepted documents that support your eligibility, such as a license or professional certification

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are first checked for minimum qualifications. If you are minimally qualified, they are compared with your questionnaire answers to rate your experience. If the agency finds you overstated your qualifications, you may lose consideration, and missing information or errors may affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

• Make sure your resume clearly describes relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work.
• Upload proof of any claimed eligibility, such as DD-214 or proof of marriage, with your application.
• If you qualify through education, upload transcripts from accredited schools, and include full contact information for 3 references.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, flexible schedule of 0 to 40 hours per week.

Incentives and relocation: This job may be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, and restrictions apply. Child care fee discount for direct care staff: 100% for the first child enrolled and 25% for additional children, if the staff member spends at least 75% of work time in the classroom. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Pre-employment checks under Air Force and DoD policy
• 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 at time of hire
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• E-Verify employment check
• Direct deposit required
• Probationary period may be required
• REAL ID or approved identity documents for installation access
• Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing

Job details

Salary

$19.00 – $25.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs

Location

Andrews AFB, Maryland

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

26-8QFSYC610663