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.

**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 have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

**Qualifications**:

- 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 US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Spangdahlem. Legal U.S. residents must possess a social security number or green card and must be:

- A US citizen, or
- A citizen of NATO country, other than the host country (Germany), and married to an active duty U.S. military member.

In accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement with Germany, citizens of the host country and non-NATO countries are not eligible for US NAF Employment. These individuals may be eligible for employment under the Local National (LN) program; you may contact the LN Team at 06565-61-6080 or DSN 452-6080 for more information on eligibility requirements. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

**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
**OR**
Must be a dependent of a Service Member or a DoD Civilian who is 17 years of age and pursuing a High School Diploma

**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 level position; no previous experience required.

**Education**