Child and Youth Program Assistant

Air Education and Training Command; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX is seeking a CY Program Assistant at multiple levels. This flexible, non-guaranteed schedule may require nights, weekends and holidays.

Open to all applicants with eligibility determined by DoD rules, including required transcripts and documentation. The role emphasizes childcare experience and formal credentialing opportunities, with variation by level and education, from entry to bachelor’s level.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof for verification.
• CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL): 18 months working in any childcare or youth program; completion of DoD approved competency-training courses; entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation.
• 18 months of experience in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following credentials: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
• 18 months of experience in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) related to the age group.
• Possession and maintenance of one of the credentials directly related to the age group: CDAC, military school age credential, Army youth practicum, or other recognized youth development credential.
• A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major content related to early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, or related fields.
• CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL): Six months experience equivalent to CY-01 Entry Level plus completion of 3 AF modules and AF Orientation Training Program.
• CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL): Entry level position; no previous experience required.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Volunteer/childcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree with related content

Bachelor's degree with related content

Completion of AF modules and Orientation Training

CDAC or child development credential

Job description

This is a NAF position with the 17th Force Support Squadron, located at the Child Development Center on Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo,Texas. This position is considered Flexible. The position is not guaranteed any hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or benefits

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, 09/04/2026 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:

• 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.