U.S Air Force

Child and Youth Program Assistant


Pay$18.21 - $20.46 / hour
LocationLittle Rock/Arkansas
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 784221300
      About the position: This position is at the Little Rock AFB, AR - Youth Center (Kindergarten through High School)

      Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

      Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification:
      Target Level: $20.46
      Intermediate Level: $19.30
      Entry Level: $18.21

      Cut-Off Dates:
      April 12th, 2024
      April 24th, 2024
      May 6th, 2024
      May 20, 2024
      May 28, 2024 (last Cut Off)

      Duties



      Requirements


      • 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 been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
      • 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.
      • The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle therefore a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment.

      Qualifications


      Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/28/2024

      • Business Based Action
      • Military Spouse Preference
      • Outside Applicant Veteran
      • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
      • Transition Hiring Preference

      In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

      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 level position; no previous experience required.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Air Force is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Air Force was formed on September 18, 1947, per the National Security Act of 1947 and it is the military department the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force are organized within.