CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Multilevel) 500 Recruitment Incentive - DIX

Air Mobility Command; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Recruitment incentive $500

Job summary

Air Mobility Command is seeking a Child Development Program Assistant (multilevel) at Fort Dix, NJ. The role involves caring for children, supervising activities, and ensuring safety, with duties across multiple levels and centers.

The position offers a flexible schedule (0-40 hrs/week) and includes a $500 recruitment incentive with a six-month service agreement, located at the Fort Dix Child Development Center.

Qualifications

• Education substitution may be used to meet requirements.
• Foreign education credentials must be proven equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide care for children and youth in various programs.
• Ensure safety and accountability of participants.
• Assist in preparing age-appropriate activities and snacks/meals.
• Supervise indoor/outdoor activities and field trips.
• Brief staff, management, and parents on activities; conduct inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Supervision and safety

Activity planning

Communication with staff/parents

Tools

Transportation to activities

Job description

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Multilevel) 500 Recruitment Incentive - DIX

• Schedule: This is a Flexible Position (can work 0-40 hrs per week)

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Child Development Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). *****RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS OF $500.00 (Includes a 6-month service agreement)*****

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.7 – $25.64/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Flexible Position (can work 0-40 hrs per week) position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.