CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)

US-Air-Combat-Command; Tyndall Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Child Care Discount

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs seeks a CY Program Assistant (Target Level) for the Non-appropriated Fund Child Development Center. Open to a wide applicant pool with eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and supporting documentation due by 2026-09-29.

Qualified candidates will have at least 18 months in a childcare or youth program, relevant DoD competency trainings, and credentials such as the CDAC or related qualifications. Proof of education may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and provide proof (diploma or equivalent) for verification.
• 18 months working in any childcare or youth program; completion of DoD approved competency-training courses; entry and intermediate level training evidenced by documentation.
• 18 months of experience in childcare or youth program plus one of: related credential; or associate degree with relevant content; or bachelor’s degree with related content.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD approved competency-training courses

Associate degree with content related to the age group

Child development associate credential

Military school age credential

Bachelor's degree or 120 semester hours with related content

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and located at the Child Development Center (CDC).

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

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, 09/29/2026.

• 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.