CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY/ INTERMEDIATE/ TARGET LEVEL)

About the position: This position is NAF and is located at the 92d FSS/ Child Development Center. Applications will be pulled and reviewed every other Tuesday after Opening Date. If all vacancies are filled before closing date, the job posting will close earlier. Employee Child Care Discount applicable see Additional Information. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $ 21.87 Intermediate Level: $ 20.46 Entry Level: $ 18.70

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, 04/26/2027 Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference 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; 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): 12 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development. Education: 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 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 of experience equivalent to the CY-01 (Entry Level) working in a group program with children or youth Training/Education: In addition to the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must meet ONE of the following: - Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service. For Air Force Entry Level training, this consists of completion of three (3) Air Force modules (or equivalent) and the AF Orientation Training Program; 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.