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Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a permanent Child and Youth Program Assistant job at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, run by the Air Force Materiel Command's 66th Force Support Squadron. It is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) job, which means the pay comes from base recreation funds, not tax dollars. The agency says it has a few vacancies and will review applications every 2 weeks until the announcement closes.

Few

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. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Preference categories include military spouses, veterans, and others, and you must submit proof of any preference you claim.

What you would do

  • Supervise children and youth during indoor, outdoor, and off-site activities
  • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for program participants
  • Serve snacks and meals while following program safety rules
  • Brief staff, managers, and parents on program activities
  • List needed supplies and inventory equipment and materials
  • Transport children in government vehicles, if required

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

With experience: Entry level needs no experience. Intermediate level needs 6 months of experience equal to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth. Target level needs 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus knowledge of child and youth development theories. Intermediate and target applicants must send supporting documents.

With education: You must have a high school diploma or GED. Education can substitute for experience. Intermediate level can also qualify with 6 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education, or with an equivalent childcare certification. Target level can also qualify with 12 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served, or with a Child Development Associate (CDA) or similar nationally recognized credential. College must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized body. Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Resume that clearly describes your relevant experience (no photos)
  • Transcripts (listed as required in the announcement)
  • Supporting documents for any experience, education, or preference you claim, such as DD-214 for veterans
  • Professional certification or credential, if you use one to qualify

How you will be rated: Your online questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents are checked against the qualifications. If you are minimally qualified, your resume is compared with your questionnaire answers to rate your experience. If the agency finds you overstated your experience, you may lose consideration, and incomplete packages are not considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload your transcripts, since the announcement lists them as required, even if you qualify mainly through experience
  • Make your resume clearly show childcare or youth program experience, including volunteer work
  • Send proof for any preference you claim, such as a DD-214 for veterans, by the closing date

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Multiple schedules

Incentives and relocation: The announcement says a bonus of up to $1,500 is available, but it does not give details. Direct care staff may get a child care fee discount of 100% for the first child enrolled and 25% for more children, if they spend at least 75% of their schedule in the classroom.

Conditions of employment:

  • Satisfactory 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
  • Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Direct deposit is required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • A probationary period may be required
  • Must provide a REAL ID or approved identity documents for base access

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
$21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Openings
few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
26-7WFSY621123

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