About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Child Development Center on Grand Forks AFB. Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Intermediate Level: $ 20.35 Entry Level: $ 18.70
Intermediate Level Introduction: The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental care, supervision, and instruction to children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years participating in Child and Youth Programs, in accordance with applicable DoW, DAF, and Service policies and guidance. This is a developmental position designed to build upon foundational child and youth program knowledge and experience and prepares employees for advancement to higher-level Child and Youth Program Assistant positions. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in assigned areas. Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using established curriculum and activity plans. Promotes positive child and youth development through age-appropriate guidance techniques and interactions. Establishes and maintains an environment that supports learning, participation, safety, and positive relationships among children, youth, staff, and parents. Assists children and youth with activities, projects, homework, and life skills development. Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. Promotes and models safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and follows individualized care instructions as directed. Observes participants for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress and reports concerns as required. Responds appropriately to emergencies and assists with accident and incident reporting. Participates in program evaluations, certification, accreditation, and compliance efforts. Maintains required records and reports, assists with program documentation, inventories equipment and supplies, and recommends replacement of damaged or depleted items. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands/Work Environment: The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries. The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules. Entry Level Introduction:This is an entry-level developmental position designed to provide training and experience leading to higher-level Child and Youth Program Assistant positions. Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using established curriculum, lesson plans, and program materials. Provides care, supervision, and accountability for children and youth in assigned areas. Promotes positive interactions and relationships with children, youth, parents, and staff. Assists with preparing and maintaining indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials. Supports safety, health, fitness, nutrition, and sanitation practices. Supervises children and youth during daily activities, field trips, outings, and special events while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. Assists in serving meals and snacks, where applicable. Observes children and youth for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or emotional distress and reports concerns as required. Responds to emergencies and assists with accident and incident reporting. Supports inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs and follows individualized care instructions provided by supervisors and parents. Ensure children and youth depart only with authorized individuals in accordance with written parental instructions. Assists with maintaining program records, participation data, and required documentation. Supports program certification, accreditation, and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Demands/Work Environment: See intermediate level.
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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, 01/18/2027 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: Basic Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. No previous training or experience is required. Intermediate Level Specialized Experience Requirements: Six (6) months of experience equivalent to the CY-01 (Entry Level) working in a group program with children or youth. Training/Education: In addition to the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must meet ONE of the following: - Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training requirements documented by the Service. For Air Force Entry Level training, this consists of completion of three (3) Air Force modules (or equivalent) and the AF Orientation Training Program; OR -Completion of industry training considered equivalent to the DoW Entry Level Child and Youth Program training requirements (i.e., childcare certification program, state-required childcare training, other recognized childhood training); OR - At least six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education. Condition of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation, installation, state, and national criminal background checks is required. Must meet minimum immunization requirements for working with children and youth. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physical. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and remain active for extended periods. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including First Aid and CPR, as applicable. Must successfully complete all required training within established timeframes. Entry Level: Condition of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation, installation, state, and national criminal background checks is required. Must meet minimum immunization requirements for working with children and youth. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physical. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and remain active for extended periods. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate. Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including First Aid and CPR, as applicable. Must successfully complete all required training within established timeframes.