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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 1/2

Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$18.51/hr - $20.80/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant to support various child and youth programs at Peterson AFB. The role involves providing care and supervision for program participants, preparing age-appropriate activities, and ensuring the safety and accountability of children and youth during various activities.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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/meals

Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations

May be required to transport children in government vehicles

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

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

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

Qualification

Child Development Associate CredentialYouth Development CredentialAssociate Degree in Child DevelopmentExperience in Childcare ProgramsCommunication SkillsTeamworkOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification

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

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

This position requires the incumbent to be able to read, speak, and write English

Preferred

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

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

Benefits

***Child Development Program will provide 100% childcare fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 50% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.***