CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About the role

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and located at the Child Development Center on Grand Forks AFB. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). This is an open continuous announcement.

The first cut-off date for the position will be 27-JUL-2026, Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Intermediate Level:$20.35 Entry Level: $18.70

What you will do

• 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 (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants including group as well as individual child and youth activities.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest 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 a daily schedule.
• Assists children and youth with special projects, and life skills.
• Participates in conferences with parents and staff.
• Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers.
• 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.
• 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 instructions.
• Participates in program evaluations using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials and national accreditation tools.
• Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs.
• Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
• Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
• CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): 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.
• 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.
• If interested in this position please preview the online application: ***

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Documents you must provide

• Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,).
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Diploma/ GED Resume Transcript Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
• Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
• You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
• You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Additional information

Child Development Program will provide 100% childcare fee discount for all CYP staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 37% discount will apply for each subsequent child. CYP Staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week.

Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information. Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.

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

This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions