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Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multilevel) – McGuire

Air Mobility Command · Department of the Air Force

This job in plain English

This is a Child and Youth Program Assistant job at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, for the Air Mobility Command. It is a non-appropriated funds (NAF) job, which means the pay comes from Air Force Services funds rather than tax-funded appropriations. There are few vacancies, the schedule is flexible, and applications close on 12/31/2026.

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.

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. Some applicants get preference, such as military spouses, veterans, and people in the transition hiring program, but you must prove any preference by the closing date.

What you would do

  • Supervise children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, trips, and events.
  • Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for program participants.
  • Arrange and serve snacks and meals.
  • Brief staff, management, and parents on program activities.
  • Conduct inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Provide care, oversight, and accountability for program participants.

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

With experience: You need a high school diploma or equivalent to apply at any level. Target level (pay grade CY 1 to 2) needs 18 months of work in a childcare or youth program, plus a credential or training. Intermediate level needs 6 months of experience like the entry level, plus 3 Air Force training modules and Air Force Orientation. Entry level needs no previous experience.

With education: Education can replace some experience. Target level can use an associate degree with a 24-credit-hour major related to the age group, or a bachelor's degree or 120 semester hours in a related field such as early childhood education, child development, or recreation. Schools must be accredited, and foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume that clearly describes your relevant experience
  • Diploma or GED to prove high school graduation
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Proof of any preference you claim, such as a DD-214 for veterans
  • Cover letter, listed as an accepted document

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

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must clearly show your childcare or youth program work, with dates and hours per week.
  • Submit your diploma or GED, since high school graduation is required at every level.
  • The complete package, including the online questionnaire, must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 12/31/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, flexible position. You can work 0 to 40 hours per week.

Incentives and relocation: Direct care staff get a 100% child care fee discount for the first child in the DAF Child Development Program and 25% for each additional child. Staff must spend at least 75% of their schedule in the classroom. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment checks and Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Favorable pre-employment physical and ability to meet the lifting requirement
  • Current immunizations, including an annual flu vaccine, and free of communicable diseases
  • Complete Food Handlers certification within a set time after hire
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • E-Verify employment eligibility check
  • Direct deposit is required
  • A probationary period may be required
  • Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
  • REAL ID or approved source 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
$19.00 – $26.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
McGuire AFB, New Jersey
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
26-5NFSY458001

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