Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-0102
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Job Location:
Fort Leonard Wood, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 22
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Positions are located at the Child Development Centers (6 wks-5 yrs) or School Age Center (6 yrs-12 yrs) at Fort Leonard Wood.
Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: must work at least 15 hours per week.
- First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
- Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
Please go to the Additional Information Section for upcoming Job Fair or School Age Center details.
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- Plans coordinates and conducts activities that meet the physical social emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
- Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children youth and adults.
- Helps prepare arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
- Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health freedom from communicable disease and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
- May be subject to an irregular hours evening and or weekends.
- For positions in Child Development Centers possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. walk bend stoop and stand on a routine basis.
- Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
- Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth perform CPR and first aid and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
- Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- Successful completion of annual (or transition ) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
For Entry Level (CY-01):
- At a minimum must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.
Education
At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.
In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma HS Transcript (showing the completion date) GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- This job is open to candidates worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Date: 28 January 2026
Location: Fort Leonard Wood School Age Center Building 616
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please bring the following required documents to this event: Resume copy of your High School Diploma GED Certificate and/or College Transcripts; valid photo ID Social Security Card and contact information for three references preferably professional. Please note your references will be contacted.
Applicants interested in School Age Center employment:
- During the school year: Split shifts are scheduled. Operational hours are 0630-0900 and 1430-1700.
- During school-out periods (includes holidays spring break and summer): Staff work continuous shifts between 0630-1730.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
Manual Applications:
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed form - along with your resume and any required supporting documents - no later than 3:00PM CST on 06/10/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
- Incentives will not be paid.
PCS Costs
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Allowances and Differentials
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals from this announcement may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
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