Child And Youth Program Assistant (Target Level)

What you would do

• Coordinate and conduct activities for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, on field trips, and at events.
• Implement program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on program activities.
• Conduct inventory on equipment and supplies.

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

With experience: All levels require you to be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and communicate well in English. Target level needs 12 months of paid or unpaid childcare or youth program experience (including volunteer work) plus knowledge of child and youth development; intermediate level needs 6 months of group program experience with children or youth; entry level needs no experience.

With education: Education can substitute for experience at this position. Target level accepts DoW-approved competency training, a Child Development Associate (CDA) or similar nationally recognized credential, or at least 12 semester hours of coursework in the age group served. Intermediate level accepts completion of Air Force entry-level training, equivalent industry childcare training, or at least 6 semester hours in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume showing your relevant experience, with dates and hours per week
• Transcripts if you qualify through education
• Diploma or GED if you claim a high school diploma
• Professional certification or license if you claim one
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
• Proof of marriage status if you claim military spouse preference
• Cover letter (optional)

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

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must clearly describe your childcare or youth work, including dates and hours per week, because experience is judged from it.
• Include proof of any education, credential, or preference you claim, such as transcripts or a DD-214, or your application will be incomplete.
• Confirm you have a REAL ID or another approved ID for base access before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

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

Incentives and relocation: A hiring bonus of up to $1,250 may be paid with a Service Commitment Agreement. Childcare fee discount for staff: 100% for the first child in full-time or regular part-time care, and 37% for each additional child.

Conditions of employment:

• Pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
• Favorable pre-employment physical, since the job requires lifting
• Current immunizations, including a yearly flu shot, and free of communicable diseases
• Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers, within a set time
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Must be at least 18 at time of hire
• E-Verify employment check
• Direct deposit required
• A probationary period may be required
• REAL ID or other approved identity documents for base access

Job details

Salary

$19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

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

Location

Eglin AFB, Florida

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

26-8IFSYC00112001-1