CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) located at the Child Development Center. This position is considered FLEX. As a flex employee, you are not eligible to earn leave or other NAF benefits. Dept. of the Air Force Child & Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). Recruitment bonus of $500 to $1000 (see Additional Information). IAW DoD Child & Youth Program Minimum Compensation hourly rates have been updated accordingly.

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, 11/04/2026 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. 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.