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Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

U.S. Air Forces, Europe · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is an entry-level Child and Youth Program Assistant job at the Child Development Center run by the 423d Force Support Squadron at RAF Alconbury, UK, for U.S. Air Forces, Europe. It is open continuously with a list pulled every 2 weeks, has few vacancies, and includes a childcare fee discount for staff.

Few

It may close early. The announcement may close at any time after the first five days after it opened, so apply early. The final closing date is 05/06/2027 at 11:59 PM EST.

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, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You must also live within a 60-mile radius of RAF Alconbury (or move there within 30 days), have a U.S. Social Security number, and not be 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, which means not living there more than 366 days without a U.S. military-related affiliation. British citizens may not apply.

What you would do

  • Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.
  • Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials.
  • Creates an environment that welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
  • Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment.
  • Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.
  • Supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities and field trips.

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

With experience: No previous experience is required for the entry-level job.

With education: You must be a high school graduate or have an equivalent credential, and you must prove it with a diploma or GED. Education can be used in place of experience for this position. Education from a foreign school must be shown to be equivalent to a 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 describes your relevant experience, including volunteer work
  • Diploma or GED to prove high school graduation
  • Transcripts if you rely on education to qualify
  • Proof for any hiring preference you claim, such as DD-214 for veterans or marriage proof for military spouse preference
  • Cover letter (accepted but not required)

How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are reviewed to see if you meet the minimum qualifications, and then your level of experience is compared against your answers. If the agency finds you overstated your experience, you may lose consideration, and errors or missing information may affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload your high school diploma or GED, since it is required and missing documents can make your application incomplete.
  • Make sure your resume clearly describes any childcare or youth work, including volunteer work, because the review compares it to your questionnaire answers.
  • Submit everything by 11:59 PM EST on 05/06/2027, and apply early because the announcement may close after the first five days.

Good to know before you apply

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

Incentives and relocation: Direct care staff get a 100% child care fee discount for their first child in the program and a 25% discount for additional children. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Satisfactory pre-employment checks under Air Force and DoD policy
  • Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Favorable pre-employment physical
  • Ability to lift items as required by the job
  • Current immunizations, including an annual flu vaccine, and free of communicable diseases
  • Complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification, within a set time
  • Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Selective Service registration required for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
  • Direct deposit is required
  • A probationary period may be required

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
Alconbury, United Kingdom
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
26-8MFSYC296908

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