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Child and Youth Program Assistant

Department of the Air Force United States Space Force

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Summary

About the position This position will be located on Buckley Space Force Base at either A-Basin or Crested Butte Child Development Center. Pay will be set based on experience, education, and/or certification.

• Target Level: 21.40
• Intermediate Level: 19.82
• Entry Level: 18.70

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Open & closing dates: 04/07/2026 to 07/05/2026

Salary: 18.70 - 21.40 per hour

Pay scale & grade: CY 1 - 2

Location: few vacancies in the following location

• Buckley AFB, CO

Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Part-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None

Job family Series: 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: 26-6VFSYC251650 Control number: 864094800

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Clarification from the agency Please see the Who May Apply section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT - ALL LEVELS The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants. Assists in preparing age-appropriate activities, supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events, arranges and serves snacks/meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT - TARGET LEVEL Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT - ENTRY LEVEL Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment. Attends to the physical needs of the children as applicable.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Questionnaire/12930711

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations (this includes annual influenza vaccinations) and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training to include Food Handlers certification within specified time from date of hire or assignment to position.
• Applicants must provide high school graduation or equivalent upon selection for a CY position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preferences and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 07/05/2026.

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 a high school graduate or equivalent and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.

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CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT - TARGET LEVEL

• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned:
• Child Development Associate credential
• Military School Age credential
• Other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned:
• Child Development Associate credential
• Military School Age credential
• Army Youth Practicum
• Other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• A bachelors degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

• Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth.
• Completion of 3 AF modules or equivalent.
• AF Orientation Training Program.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT - ENTRY LEVEL This is an entry-level position; no previous experience required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 37% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Applicants must provide high school graduation or equivalent upon selection for a CY position.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Child and Youth Programs also is currently authorized to award each employee up to $1,500 per year in incentives as part of the Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition Program. There are over 50 areas where employees can be awarded these incentives based on the type and criteria throughout the year, to include onboarding with the position, completing trainings and certifications, longevity in the position, and so many others.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, applying as a displaced employee, etc.). The below documents are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Diploma / GED
• 3 References
• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Diploma / GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• 3 References
• Other 2
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 07/05/2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php#title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application-status

Agency contact information

Buckley NAF HR Office Email: 460fss.nafhrous.af.mil Address: Buckley Child Development Center 460 FSS FSCN 18401 East A-Basin Ave MS-97 Buckley SFB, CO 80011-9500 US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process as your application status updates/changes; you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

United States Space Force

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) at Buckley SFB, Aurora, Colorado.

Buckley SFBs host unit, Buckley Garrison, falls under the direction of the United States Space Force. It is responsible for day-to-day support to the operational mission of the Space Delta 4 Missile Warning Delta. Buckley Garrison and DEL 4 directly support Combatant Commands across the globe.

Buckley Garrison truly represents a joint Total Force and coalition base. This includes:

• 3,100 active duty members from every service
• 4,000 National Guard personnel and Reservists
• Four commonwealth international partners
• 2,400 civilians
• 2,500 contractors
• 36,000 retirees
• Approximately 40,000 veterans and dependents.

The base contributes an estimated $1 billion annually to the local economy.

Located on the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, Buckley Garrison is in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb just outside of Denver. The city of Aurora is the 3rd largest and most diverse city in Colorado and the 54th largest city in the United States. There are many retired and military families within the nearby community, with veterans making up 9% of the total population. Those relocating here will find a wealth of outdoor activities within easy reach and fabulous sunny days.

Agency contact information

Buckley NAF HR Office Email: 460fss.nafhrous.af.mil Address: Buckley Child Development Center 460 FSS FSCN 18401 East A-Basin Ave MS-97 Buckley SFB, CO 80011-9500 US

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Summary

About the position This position will be located on Buckley Space Force Base at either A-Basin or Crested Butte Child Development Center. Pay will be set based on experience, education, and/or certification.

• Target Level: 21.40
• Intermediate Level: 19.82
• Entry Level: 18.70

[Learn more about this agency]

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates: 04/07/2026 to 07/05/2026

Salary: 18.70 - 21.40 per hour

Pay scale & grade: CY 1 - 2

Location: few vacancies in the following location

• Buckley AFB, CO

Remote job: No Telework eligible: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Part-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None

Job family Series: 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: No Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk Trust determination process: Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: 26-6VFSYC251650 Control number: 864094800

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