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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (LEADER LEVEL)
Air Combat Command · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteFort Eustis, VA$24.5 – $35.3/hrApply by Jun 3, 2026Education And Training TechnicianENFJESFJESTJISFJEducation
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About the position: This is a RFT position with guaranteed 35 hours, located at the Pershing Child Development Center. The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). This government establishment requires a REAL ID compliant identification for base access
What You'll Do
- →Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more child and youth programs.
- →Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
- →Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth.
- →Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
- →Works in ratio with children and youth.
- →Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults.
- →Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing.
- →Plans, coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
- →Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
- →Works with trainer and supervisor to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
- →Works with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
- →Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills.
- →Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
- →Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9f279404-dcf4-4983-ad4b-abb4226b5161
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