Job Description
Child and Youth Program Assistant (CDC) is listed by 45th Force Support Squadron. The 2 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) to operate in the Child Development Center.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safety, supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities for children and youth ranging from 6 weeks to 18 years longstanding. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) post that backs Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
As a CYPA, you’ll supply care and oversight, assist with getting ready age-appropriate activities, manage indoor and outdoor play, organize snacks and meals, and confirm compliance with policies and regulations.
At the target level, you’ll arrange and conduct activities, produce a welcoming environment, implement programs for children with distinct wants, and brief workforce and parents.
This role is best-suited for people who enjoy functioning with children and hope to contribute to a supportive community on a military installation. This is a versatile role guaranteed 0 hours per week but can be scheduled up to 40 hours per week.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $18.07 - $21.92 per hour.
Qualification
This role is unseal to all U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. You must be at least 18 years aged at time of recruit and must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; offer diploma or equivalent for verification.
- For Target Level: 18 months operating in any childcare or youth scheme, plus completion of DoD approved competency-training courses, OR 18 months expertise plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent, OR 18 months know-how plus an associate degree with 24 credit hours in early childhood education or related field, OR a bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in ahead of time childhood education, child…
- For Intermediate Level: 6 months background equivalent to CY-01 Entry Level functioning in a cluster plan for children or youth, plus completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) and AF Orientation Training Program.
- For Entry Level: No previous expertise needed.
- Know-how involves paid and unpaid function, such as volunteer offering (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
- Education may be substituted for background; foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.
- Must be fit to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Solution.
- Must be capable to give a REAL ID or combination of identity documents for installation access.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for scheme participants.
- Help with getting ready and rolling out age-appropriate activities for children and youth.
- Oversee children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and unique events.
- Set up and cater to snacks and meals under plan guidelines.
- Execute perform under policies, regulations, and scheme standards.
- At Target Level: Coordinate and run activities for children/youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
- Build an environment that welcomes participant interest and advances positive interactions.
- Carry out plan alternatives for children and youth with distinct conditions.
- Reveal, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous scheme activities.
- Brief team, management, and parents on activities and participant progress.
Conditions & Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment reviews covering a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- This is a Test Designated Post (TDP); must consent to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Must finalize a favorable pre-employment physical due to physical lifting requirements.
- Must obtain, uphold, and supply evidence of existing immunizations, such as annual influenza vaccinations, and be complimentary of all communicable diseases.
- Must wrap up assigned training, covering Food Handlers certification, within specified time from take on.
- Direct deposit of settle is called for.
- Must satisfactorily finish an employment verification (E-Verify) inspect.
- A probationary period may be needed.
- Payment of Permanent Adjust of Station (PCS) costs isn’t approved.
Benefits
- Child care fee discount: 100% discount for the first child enrolled in full-time or steady part-time DAF CDP for frank care workforce; 25% discount for additional children.
- Straight care team must use at least 75% of operate schedule in the classroom (such as flex employees averaging 15 hours/week).
- Federal upsides package as relevant for NAF positions.
- Chance to function in a supportive military community environment.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your resume and supporting documents will be evaluated against the qualifications of the role.
- After the announcement closes, your submission package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to work out if you gather the qualification needs.
- If minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to decide your level of expertise.
- Inflated responses may effect in loss of consideration.
- Related performance appraisals and incentive awards may be considered during picking.
- Candidates will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
Required Documents
- Resume (any format; must back the know-how described; no photographs or inappropriate material).
- Diploma or GED (proof of high school graduation or equivalent).
- Include Letter (optional but accepted).
- DD-214 / Statement of Service (if claiming veteran preference).
- Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable).
- Skilled Certification (e.g., CDA, if suitable).
- Proof of Marriage Status (if claiming military spouse preference).
- PCS Orders (if relevant).
- Separation Observe (RIF) (if applicable).
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable).
How to Apply
- To put in, unseal the formal application portal and with your the authorized submission portal/Login.gov account. Finalize the online federal application questionnaire and attach your resume and all called for documents. Make sure your submission package is wrap up and sent in by 11:59 PM (EST) on October 21, 2026. After sending in, you’ll get an email acknowledgment. Monitor your the official submission portal …
Additional Information
- This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) role carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Shortlisting is subject to hiring preferences and priority consideration eligibilities.
- You must be at least 18 years of age at time of recruit.
- Direct deposit is needed.
- Pre-employment conditions must be met before Entrance on Task (EOD).
- Contact the Patrick NAF HR Office at [email protected] with questions.
- Address: Patrick Child and Youth Solutions Flight, 45 FSS/FSCN, 1138 Jupiter St, Bldg 536, Patrick SFB, 2 1.
About Company
The 45th Force Support Squadron is piece of the United States Space Force, providing vital assist services to military personnel and their families at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.
The squadron works Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs, covering the Child Development Center, to enhance the grade of life for the base community.
This Child and Youth Program Assistant post is housed within the Child Development Center, which provides care and developmental activities for children of offering participants and civilian employees. The center is committed to providing a secure, nurturing, and educational environment.
Candidates interested in this role should be prepared to work in a dynamic, family-oriented setting on a military installation.
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