CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

First Roles; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles at Shaw AFB in South Carolina seeks a Child and Youth Program Assistant at all levels to provide care and supervision for children and youth, ensuring safety and adherence to program rules.

Incumbents assist in activities for ages 6 weeks to 18 years, coordinate daily schedules, and may transport children in government vehicles as required.

Compensation is based on experience and education with target/intermediate/entry levels and pay bands of $21.76, $20.35, and $18.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Provides care/supervision and safety for children and youth.
• Assists in preparing age-appropriate activities; supervises indoor/outdoor activities.
• May transport children in government vehicles.
• Performs duties in accordance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth.
• Creates an environment welcoming participant interest and positive interactions.
• Implements daily schedules and activity plans for age groups 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities; conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Child Development Center, Shaw AFB. 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: $ 21.76 Intermediate Level: $ 20.35 Entry Level: $ 18.70

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS):

The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants. Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):

Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):

Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment. Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.