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Summary
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About the position
This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and is located at the Child Development Center on Vandenberg SFB, CA. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position see Additional Information. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification. Target Level 22.37 Intermediate Level 19.93 Entry Level 18.70
Overview
Help Open & closing dates 01302026 to 07312026 Salary18.70 to - 22.37 per hour Pay scale & gradeCY 1 - 2 LocationFew vacancies in the following location Vandenberg AFB CA Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleIntermittent - Flexible. No guaranteed hours. Works from 0-40 hours per week. ServiceCompetitive Promotion potential1 - Promotion to Target Level after completing all VLS 15 childcare courses and 18 months of service.
Job family Series 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testNo Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusYes Announcement number26-5ZFSYC141588 Control number855667700
Child and Youth Program Assistant
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 and 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 and 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.
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 been identified as a Test Designated Position TDP. The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing. 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, including annual influenza vaccinations, and be free of all communicable diseases. This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, including Food Handlers certification within specified time from date hire or assignment to position. This position requires the incumbent to have a high school diploma or equivalent. This position requires the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age. This position requires the incumbent to be able to speak, write, and read in English.
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 of this job announcement.
Qualifications
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.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and be able to provide proof, i.e., diploma or equivalent, for verification.
ANDCY 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:
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.
CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth AND Completion of 3 AF modules or equivalent AND 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 program. 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 25 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, including flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
Individual must fully meet qualification and 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.
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.
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.
This position is included in a bargaining unit.
Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Name 3723.
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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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