Overview
Duties. 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. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.
The following levels describe responsibilities and scope of duties.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Pay
* Target Level: $21.53
* Intermediate Level: $20.31
* Entry Level: $18.70
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 hire or assignment to position.
* This position requires the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age and in possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Qualifications
NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be reviewed and referrals made every two weeks throughout the open period. This announcement is subject to close at any time after the first five days after the open date. 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, 05/06/2027.
* Business Based Action
* Family Member Preference
* Military Spouse Preference
* Outside Applicant Veteran
* Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
* Transition Hiring Preference
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days. Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Applicants cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base.
Education and Experience
To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS (must be reflected in your resume and/or transcripts) Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof for verification (i.e., diploma or equivalent).
AND
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, 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 bachelor’s 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.
* 30 semester hours above the high school level which included at least 15 semester hours in early childhood education, youth development, or related fields.
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 substitution of education for experience. This position does allow for education substitution. Foreign education may be used to meet requirements with proof of equivalence to U.S. education.
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.
* Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements and provide supporting documents as needed.
* Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
* Must 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.
* 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.
* Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement.
* Selection(s) are subject to hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
* LQA is not authorized.
* Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full-Time employment category only.
* This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
Note: This listing is a standing register with open and referral cadence and applies to U.S. and eligible local candidates; some details are specific to RAF Alconbury and foreign eligibility requirements.
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