CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)

US-Air-Combat-Command; Grand Forks Air Force Base (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The CY Program Assistant position at the Youth Center on Grand Forks AFB is a non-appropriated fund role focused on childcare and youth programs. The incumbent may transport children in a government vehicle and must maintain a valid state driver's license and good driving record.

Pay is based on experience and education, with entry level starting at $18.70 per hour and intermediate at $20.35 per hour; applicants will be screened according to DoD credential requirements and education, with proof

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; proof (diploma or equivalent) required.
• Entry Level CY Program Assistant: no previous experience required.
• Intermediate Level CY Program Assistant: six months in a childcare/youth program and AF modules.
• Target Level CY Program Assistant: 18 months in childcare/youth program and related credentials or 120 sem hrs of related study.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the position

This position is Non-appropriated Fund and located at the Youth Center on Grand Forks AFB. The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle: a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment.

Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification:

• Intermediate Level: $20.35
• 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, 12/07/2026

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: ALL LEVELS

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.

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.