Child and Youth Program Assistant

US-Air-Combat-Command; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT positions at Holloman AFB Child Development Center in New Mexico are Regular Part Time roles with benefits. Open to all applicants, with area of consideration restricted to US Citizens and legal residents within 100 miles of Holloman AFB.

Roles include Entry Level, Intermediate Level, and Target Level, requiring age 18+, a high school diploma, and English proficiency. Recruitment incentives may be available for FY27.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and 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 (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.

• 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 at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants MUST provide supporting documentation when applying for the Intermediate and/or Target Level.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

• Twelve (12) months of experience working in a childcare or youth program as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development. AND
• Must possess ONE of the following:
  • Completion of DoW-approved competency-based training requirements. Entry and Intermediate Level training requirements must be completed and documented by the Service; OR
  • Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School-Age Credential, or other nationally recognized child or youth development credential appropriate to the age group served; OR
  • At least twelve (12) semester hours of coursework directly related to the age group served from an accredited college or university.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

• Six (6) months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth. AND
• Must possess ONE of the following:
  • Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service; OR
  • Completion of industry training considered equivalent to the DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program training requirements (i.e., childcare certification program, state-required childcare training, other recognized childhood training; OR
  • At least six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)

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