CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (CDC-REGULAR)

# USAJOBS - Job Announcement

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANTCDC-REGULAR

Department of the Air ForceU.S. Air Force AcademyAir Force Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)

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## Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Donna Head Child Development Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

Department of the Air Force Child & Youth Programs

Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position:

• 1st Child - 100% Free Childcare
• 2nd Child - 37% Employee Discount

USAFA Commissary Privileges

Pay will be set based on experience, education, and/or certification:

• Entry Level: $18.70
• Intermediate Level: $19.82
• Target Level: $21.01

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## Overview

• Accepting applications: Yes
• Open & closing dates: 04/06/2026 to 10/06/2026
• Salary: $18.70 - $21.01 per hour
• Pay scale & grade: CY 1 - 2
• Location: Few vacancies in the following location: Air Force Academy, CO
• Remote job: No
• Telework eligible: No
• Travel Required: Not required
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Part-time - Regular - Guaranteed minimum 20 hours per week 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: Yes

Announcement number: 26-6WFSYC258432 Control number: 864198900

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## 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 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.

• Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule.
• Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Supervises children and youth during the daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
• Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
• Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals where applicable.
• Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
• Notes special instructions provided by parents.
• Ensures children and youth, as applicable, depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions.
• Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

• Assists in providing and leading planned activities.
• Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
• Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions.
• Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.
• Helps create adult-made games and play materials (i.e., mixing paint, play dough, assembling props, activities, etc.).
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors.
• Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.
• Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports.
• Participates in program evaluations as required.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants, including group as well as individual child and youth activities.
• Assists children and youth with special projects and life skills.
• Participates in conferences with parents and staff.
• Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Participates in program evaluations using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, as required, self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
• Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
• Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

• Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
• Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Develops and implements schedules and plans.
• Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Participates in conferences with parents and staff.
• Briefs other employees and parents.
• Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, as required, self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
• Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards.

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## 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 a 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 a specified time from date of hire or assignment to 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 (10/06/2026).

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.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

AND

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

• This is an entry-level position; no previous experience required.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

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

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL) Must possess one of the following:

1. 18 months working in any childcare or youth program.
2. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses.
   • Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be complete and evident by Service-issued documentation.
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   • 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
     • Army Youth Practicum
     • 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
         • Elementary Education / Secondary Education
         • Youth Program Administration
         • Recreation and Physical Education
         • <

           ### 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.

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           ## Additional Information

           • Child Development Program Benefits: 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 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff.
           • Work Schedule Requirement: Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom (including flex employees who average 15 hours a week). Please contact the local NAF HR Office for additional information.
           • Eligibility: Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
           • Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
           • Language: This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
           • Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
           • Direct Deposit: Is required.
           • E-Verify: Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
           • Probation: A probationary period may be required.
           • Pre-employment: Requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
           • PCS Costs: 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: Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. Additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
           • Selections: Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
           • Nature of Position: This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
           • Union: This position is included in a bargaining unit.
           • Union Name: USAFA and Local 1867 or Chapter Name 71.
           • Identification: Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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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 documents 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.

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           ## Required Documents

           Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (e.g., applying as a Military Spouse Preference, Veteran, Current Federal Employee, 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
           • Resume

           Your Resume:

           • May be submitted in any format.
           • Must support the identified 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
           • Other 1
           • Other 2
           • PCS Orders
           • Professional Certification
           • Proof of Marriage Status
           • Resume
           • Separation Notice (RIF/SF-50)
           • Notification of Personnel Action
           • Transcript

           Important Notes:

           • 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.

           Education Substitution: 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.

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           ## 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.

           Deadline: The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 10/06/2026 to receive consideration.

           Steps:

           1. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
           2. 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.
           3. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
           4. 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.
           5. 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.
           6. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
           7. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
           8. 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 USAF Help Page.

           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 USAJOBS Help.

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           ## Agency Contact Information

           USAF Academy NAF HR Office

           • Email: 10SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
           • Address: USAFA Child Development Center 10 FSSFSCN5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620 US

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           ## 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 will be notified with a notification letter via email.

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           • Social security number request

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