Child and Youth Program Assistant (Technician Level) MVO

Air Education and Training Command; Terrell Hills (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours per week guaranteed

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command seeks candidates for a Regular Part-Time position at the JBSA Fort Sam Houston School Age Program. The role guarantees 20 hours weekly and may reach up to 40 hours. Employees in Regular positions are eligible for benefits.

Applicants must meet DoD-specified qualifications, including prior childcare experience and education aligned with youth development. Resumes should clearly show relevant experience and training.

Qualifications

• Must have 24 months (2 years) working in a childcare or youth program with documented training.
• Must have 24 months (2 years) experience in a group program with children/youth and related education.
• Possession of a related credential (child development associate, military school age credential, Army youth practicum) or equivalent.

Education

Associate degree / 60 semester hours (relevant to age group)

Bachelor's degree / 120 semester hours with relevant content

Job description

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston School Age Program. This is a Regular Part-Time (RPT) category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.

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, 09/14/2026 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: Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent). Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

AND Specialized Requirement:

• -24 months (2 years) working in a childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for program assistant (entry, skilled, and target level) must be complete and evident by Service-issued documentation.
• -24 months (2 years) of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) which directly relates 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.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.