Child and Youth Program Assistant

US-Air-Combat-Command; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Child Development Center at Holloman AFB, New Mexico is seeking a CY Program Assistant. This Regular Part Time position includes benefits and potential recruitment incentives for FY27.

Open to all; eligibility is determined by the questionnaire and proof of eligibility due by 03/12/2027. Area of consideration is US Citizens and legal residents within 100 miles of Holloman AFB.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with proof.
• CY Program Assistant (Target Level) requires 18 months childcare/youth program experience and DoD competency trainings.
• Target Level may require related credential (CDAC, military school age) or an associate degree with related content.
• Bachelor's degree or 120 semester hours with related content may qualify.
• CY Program Assistant (Intermediate Level) requires 6 months group program experience plus AF modules and orientation.
• CY Program Assistant (Entry Level) requires no prior experience.

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate Credential

Military School Age Credential

Youth Development Credential

Associate Degree with Related Content

Bachelor's Degree with Related Content

Job description

About the position:

This position is located at the Child Development Center on Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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

This is a Regular Part Time (RPT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave).

This position may qualify for recruitment incentives for FY27.

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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, 03/12/2027.

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

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):

• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

• Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth AND Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) AND AF Orientation Training Program.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):

• This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.