Child and Youth Program Assistant

**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/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/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.
- This announcement will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
- Applicants will be reviewed and referred (if eligible) every 7 days until the position is filled.**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 is open to applicants on PCS orders to the UK (military or civilian) or hold a current UK work Visa.

**Qualifications**:
**Please include high school diploma/transcripts for all education/modules claimed. You cannot be qualified at a higher level without proof you meet the eligibility/qualification criteria.**
***- 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**:

- Citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60-mile radius) of RAF Mildenhall, 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.
- **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
- **AND**

**CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)**:
Six months experience equivalent to the CY-02 level working in a group program for children or youth **AND** Completion of applicable training modules;
- **OR**

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 level working in a group program for children or youth **AND **Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) **AND **AF Orientation Training Program;
- **OR**

15 semester hours above the high school level in early childhood education, youth development, or related field.
- **CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)**:
This is an entry