YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Leader Level) - DIX

Air Mobility Command; Fort Dix (NJ); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Air Mobility Command at Fort Dix, New Jersey is seeking a Regular Position to lead a team in providing care and supervision for children and youth. This part-time role (20-34 hrs per week) focuses on safety, developmental activities, and staff guidance to deliver high-quality programs.

The position requires effective collaboration with parents and program leadership, ensuring health, safety, and program requirements are met while supporting inclusive activities and staff development.

Formación

• Experience leading Child and Youth Programs or similar supervisory roles.
• Ability to supervise staff, provide coaching, and maintain staff-to-child ratios.
• Strong communication with parents, staff, and program leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead team in one or more Child and Youth Programs.
• Provide care, supervision, and developmental instruction for children and youth.
• Guide, mentor, and train assigned staff; coordinate daily activities and staffing.

Descripción del empleo

• Schedule: This is a Regular Position (can work 20-34 hrs per week).

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) and is located at the School Age 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).

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a team leader in one or more Child and Youth Programs. Provides care, supervision, accountability, and developmental instruction for children and youth while serving as a lead resource for assigned staff. Monitors daily operations to ensure program requirements, staff-to-child ratios, and safety standards are maintained. Provides guidance, instruction, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level Child and Youth Program Assistants.

Explains program procedures, policies, and work assignments. Demonstrates proper work methods, models appropriate interactions with children and youth, and assists staff in developing professional knowledge and skills. Relays instructions from supervisors and assists with coordinating daily activities and staffing assignments.

Plans, coordinates, and implements age-appropriate activities, schedules, and special events that support the developmental needs of children and youth. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and ensures staff follow individualized care instructions, behavior support strategies, and accommodation requirements. Monitors compliance with health, fire, safety, sanitation, accountability, and program requirements.

Conducts routine checks of classrooms, activity areas, equipment, supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisors. Responds to emergencies, observes participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress, and ensures required documentation is completed. Works collaboratively with parents, staff, and program leadership. Participates in parent conferences and provides information regarding program activities and participant progress.

Assists with program evaluations, certification, accreditation, inspections, inventories, participation reporting, and risk management activities. May serve as acting manager during non-routine situations or opening and closing procedures as directed Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. 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 $28.49 – $28.49/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a Regular Position (can work 20-34 hrs per week). position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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