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Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Force Materiel Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This job is a Child and Youth Program Assistant at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with the Air Force Materiel Command, through Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds. The worker supervises and cares for children and is responsible for their safety, and the schedule is intermittent. The announcement has few vacancies and is open to the public.

Few vacancies

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.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Applicants are sorted by hiring preferences such as military spouse, veteran, or transition hiring, and proof of any preference you claim must be sent with your application.

What you would do

  • Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
  • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for program participants.
  • Prepare 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: Entry level needs no previous experience. Intermediate level needs 6 months of experience in a group program for children or youth, equivalent to CY-01 entry level. Target level needs 12 months of childcare or youth program experience and knowledge of child and youth development.

With education: Education can replace experience at this level. Intermediate level accepts at least 6 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education. Target level accepts at least 12 semester hours of coursework for the age group served, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other recognized child or youth credential. Schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized body, and foreign education must be shown as equivalent.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing dates and hours of relevant experience
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Proof of any other eligibility you claim, such as proof of marriage status
  • Diploma or GED if required to show education
  • Professional certification if you qualify with a credential

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers will be reviewed to check that you meet the minimum qualifications. Minimally qualified applicants are then rated by comparing their resume and documents with their questionnaire answers. If the agency finds you overstated your experience, you may lose consideration, and errors or missing information can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • List dates and hours per week for every childcare or youth experience on your resume, since the qualification depends on time spent.
  • If you qualify through school, send transcripts from accredited schools, and only include accredited schools.
  • Send proof for any veterans' or military spouse preference you claim, such as a DD-214 or proof of marriage, by the 12/31/2026 closing date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work schedule. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Child care fee discount for direct care staff: 100% for the first child in a full-time or regular part-time program, and 25% for each additional child. Staff must spend at least 75% of their schedule in the classroom.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment checks under Air Force and DoD policy
  • Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Favorable pre-employment physical
  • Physical lifting requirement
  • Current immunizations, including annual flu vaccine, and free of communicable diseases
  • Complete Food Handlers certification within a set time after hire
  • Direct deposit required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Men born after 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Probationary period may be required
  • Must be at least 18 years old at hire
  • REAL ID or approved identity documents for installation access
  • Moving costs (PCS) will not be paid

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
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
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
269VFSY611756

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