Child and Youth Program Assistant (Child Development Center)

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Assists in providing and leading planned activities. Assist children and youth with special projects homework and life skills. Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. 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. 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. Interacts professionally with staff members parents supervisors and volunteers. Supervises children and youth during 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. Notifies supervisor of health fire and safety compliance concerns. 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 maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports. Participates in program evaluations as required. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to meet specific physical requirements pass a physical examination and have required immunizations.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete mandatory training for continued employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete installation state and national criminal background checks with favorable results.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) 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 08/06/2026

Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
(CY 1) - 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. This is an entry level position no training or experience is required.

(CY 2) - Must possess one of the following:

• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally entry and intermediate level training must be complete 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 elementary education secondary education youth program administration recreation and physical education.