CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About the position: This position is located at the Child Development Center located on RAF Lakenheath, UK. This is a flexible position. Therefore, you may be scheduled to work from 0-40 hours per week, based on facility needs. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $ 21.53 Intermediate Level: $ 20.31 Entry Level: $ 18.70 See Additional Information for Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/17/2027 Citizens of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active-duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. Dual US/UK citizens are welcome to apply In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants MUST provide supporting documentation when applying for the Intermediate and/or Target Level. CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): Twelve (12) months of experience working in a childcare or youth program as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development. AND Must possess ONE of the following: Completion of DoW-approved competency-based training requirements. Entry and Intermediate Level training requirements must be completed and documented by the Service; OR Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized child or youth development credential appropriate to the age group served; OR At least twelve (12) semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university. CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Six (6) months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth. AND Must possess ONE of the following: Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service; OR Completion of industry training considered equivalent to the DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program training requirements (i.e., childcare certification program, state-required childcare training, other recognized childhood training; OR At least six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education. CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.