Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level)

Pacific Air Forces; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $2,000

DAF Child and Youth Programs childcare

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces is hiring for a CY Program Assistant position at a Joint Base with a DoD Child and Youth Programs unit. The role supports child development activities and youth programs at the JBER facility.

Open to various eligibility categories with priority considerations; requires proof of eligibility by the closing date and completion of required DoD competency trainings. Flexible or regular hours (up to 40 hrs/week) may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 months working in a childcare or youth program.
• Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses.
• Entry and intermediate level training completed with service documentation.
• Credential related to the age group (e.g., child development associate, military school age credential, or other recognized youth development credential).
• Six months experience for CY Program Assistant (Intermediate Level) plus AF modules and Orientation Training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree with content related to age group

Bachelor’s degree with content related to early childhood/youth development

Job description

About the position

Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position at a Child Development Center on JBER.

Available as Flexible (up to 40 hours per week) or Regular Part-Time/Full-Time (minimum 20 hours up to 40 hours per week).

• Recruitment Incentive of up to $2,000 may be authorized.

• Department of Air Force (DAF) Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount Applies.

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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, 12/03/2026 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.