CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About the role

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Osan, AFB. This is Intermittent (Flexible) position, 0-40 hours per week. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Entry Level: $18.70 Intermediate Level: $20.31 Target Level: $21.53

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.
• Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using established curriculum, lesson plans, and program materials.
• Provides care, supervision, and accountability for children and youth in assigned areas.
• Promotes positive interactions and relationships with children, youth, parents, and staff.
• CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): Assists with preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
• Supports safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices.
• Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
• Assists in serving meals and snacks, where applicable.
• Ensure children and youth depart only with authorized individuals in accordance with written parental instructions.
• Assists with maintaining program records, participation data, and required documentation.
• Supports program certification, accreditation, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
• Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
• Promotes and models safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices.
• Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and follows individualized care instructions as directed.
• Promotes positive child and youth development through age-appropriate guidance techniques and interactions.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that supports learning, participation, safety, and positive relationships among children, youth, staff, and parents.
• Assists children and youth with activities, projects, homework, and life skills development.
• Participates in program evaluations, certification, accreditation, inspections, and risk management activities.
• Maintains required records, inventories supplies and equipment, collects participation data, and recommends improvements to program operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that promotes participation, exploration, skill development, and positive interactions.
• Uses approved child guidance and youth development techniques to support individual and group activities.
• Assists children and youth with projects, homework, and life skills development.
• Works collaboratively with parents, staff, and program leadership to support children's and youth developmental needs.
• Participates in parent conferences and provides information regarding program activities and participant progress.
• May provide guidance and mentorship to entry and intermediate level staff.
• Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs by following individualized care instructions, behavior support strategies, and accommodation plans.
• Participates in program evaluations, certification, accreditation, inspections, and risk management activities.
• Maintains required records, inventories supplies and equipment, collects participation data, and recommends improvements to program operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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

• The documents you are required to submit 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 employee, etc.).
• The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application: PCS Orders Proof of Marriage Status Resume 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 eligibility to apply.
• 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 in-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. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

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 complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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.

LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. 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.