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Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Combat 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 on Holloman AFB, New Mexico, for Air Combat Command. There are few vacancies, and the job may qualify for recruitment incentives for FY27.

Few vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found, and qualified applicants are sent to the hiring manager weekly.

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.

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, and the area of consideration is U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents within 100 miles of Holloman AFB. Your USAJOBS profile address must be within that 100-mile radius, and preference categories such as military spouse, veteran, and transition hiring are listed.

What you would do

  • Supervise children and youth during indoor, outdoor, and off-site activities
  • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities and daily schedules
  • Arrange and serve snacks and meals
  • Brief staff, management, and parents on program activities
  • Take inventory of equipment and supplies
  • Transport children in government vehicles when required

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

With experience: All levels need a high school diploma or equivalent. Target level needs 18 months of work in a childcare or youth program plus a required credential or training, intermediate level needs 6 months of group program experience equal to the entry level plus Air Force training modules, and entry level needs no previous experience.

With education: Education can substitute for experience for this job. A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a 24-credit major in a related field such as child development or early childhood education can qualify you, and an associate degree with a 24-credit major related to the age group can qualify you together with 18 months of experience. Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing your work experience and dates (required)
  • Proof of high school diploma or GED
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Proof of any other eligibility or preference you claim, provided by the closing date
  • Professional certification or license if you have one
  • References with full contact information
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your resume and supporting documents are checked against the qualifications, and if you are minimally qualified, your resume is compared with your questionnaire answers to rate your experience. If the agency finds you inflated your answers, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show dates, hours per week, and duties for each childcare or youth job you list.
  • Upload your high school diploma or GED, and transcripts if you use education, because applications missing required documents are not considered.
  • The announcement lists a closed date of 10/26/2026 and a full-package deadline of 03/12/2027 at 11:59 PM EST, so check USAJOBS for the current date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time with 20 guaranteed hours. Shift work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Incentives and relocation: The job may qualify for recruitment incentives for FY27, pending approval. An Employee Child Care Discount applies to this position.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pass pre-employment checks and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Obtain and keep current immunizations, including yearly flu vaccine, and be free of communicable diseases
  • Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within a set time
  • Work shifts covering evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Meet the 3-year residency requirement for a Common Access Card and network access
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, then one every three years
  • Direct deposit required and E-Verify check
  • A probationary period may be required
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must provide a REAL ID or approved source identity documents

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 – $22.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
26-5CFSYC325740SR

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