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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT ENTRY - TARGET LEVEL Department of the Air Force Air Force Special Operations Command 27 SOFSSFSYC Apply Print Share Save
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This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and located at the Cannon & Chavez CDC at Cannon AFB. 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 21.01 Intermediate Level 19.82 Entry Level 18.70
Summary About the position This position is Non-appropriated Fund NAF and located at the Cannon & Chavez CDC at Cannon AFB. 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 21.01 Intermediate Level 19.82 Entry Level 18.70
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02112026 to 08312026 Salary 18.70 to - 21.01 per hour Pay scale & grade CY 1 - 2 Locations FEW vacancies in the following locations Cannon AFB NM Clovis NM Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 1702 Education And Training Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number 25-4QFSYC0162148 Control number 857348300
Who May Apply Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. 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 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 physical lifting requirements which require 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.
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 08312026.
Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse Widow Parent of Veteran
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.
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. 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: child development associate credential military school age credential or 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 or 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.
CYPROGRAM 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.
CYPROGRAM 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 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. 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.
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 employees, 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 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