CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Interested in working with kids? Vance's Child Development Center and School Age Program are hiring for Child and Youth Program Assistants to help with youth development and instruction. This position is developmental. Initial level and pay will be set based on experience, education, and/or certification: Entry Level: $18.76 Intermediate Level: $20.35 Target Level: $21.76 Child Care Discount available (see Additional Information). Position may be eligible for a Recruitment Bonus.

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, 11/10/2026 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. AND CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and completion of DoW-approved competency-based training requirements. Entry and Intermediate Level training requirements must be completed and documented by the Service OR 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and 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 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program and an associate degree that includes at least 24 semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university OR A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours of coursework directly related to early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, or physical education CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Six months of experience equivalent to the Entry Level CYPA position or equivalent experience working with children or youth in a group setting. Must successfully complete required orientation and foundational training requirements (3 Modules). CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.