Child and Youth Program Assistant

US-Air-Combat-Command; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 53,583,000 - 63,268,000; Part time

Job summary

US-Air-Combat-Command is seeking qualified applicants for a CY Program Assistant at the Russ Child Development Center on JBLE-Langley AFB, VA. This regular part-time role offers 20 hours per week minimum, with potential to work up to 40 hours depending on needs.

Pay is set by experience and education, with target, intermediate, and entry levels listed. Open to all applicants; eligibility includes various preference categories and documentation by the closing date 09/15/2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to provide proof.
• Must complete and show evidence of DoD approved competency-training courses for CY program.
• For CY Program Assistant (Target/Intermediate/Entry levels) advanced education options include associate or bachelor's degrees with relevant content.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD approved competency-training courses

Associate degree with related content to age group

Bachelor's degree or 120 credit hours in related field

Job description

About the position: This position is located at the Russ Child Development Center on JBLE-Langley AFB, VA.

This is a Regular Part Time position guaranteed 20 hours per week but can work up to 40 hours per week.

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: $ 22.08
Intermediate Level: $ 20.66
Entry Level: $ 18.70

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, 09/15/2026

• 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):

• 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.