Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary About the position: This position is located at the Child Development Center, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. This is a regular part time position (20-34 hours per week). Work schedule is Monday through Friday, including occasional weekends, nights, and holidays. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). MSP is lost if selected. Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). Spangdahlem Air Base is located near the small German town of Spangdahlem. Larger cities nearby include Bitburg, about 20 minutes away; Wittlich, about 20 minutes away; and Trier, about 30 minutes away. Spangdahlem currently includes about 1,282 acres of land (two square miles), a 10,000-foot primary runway, an 8,074-foot secondary runway, and over 500 buildings. The base is now home to approximately 5,000 US active-duty members and 7,000 dependents. Spangdahlem lies in the southwestern portion of the country in the Rhineland-Palatinate state (Rhineland-Pfalz, in German) - not far from the borders of Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Although Rhineland-Pfalz is one of the smaller German States, the region also contains more than two-thirds of all the vineyards in the Federal Republic of Germany. The area around Spangdahlem is commonly referred to as "The Eifel". Germany is a beautiful country, with historic culture, and interesting people. Germany is just smaller than the State of Montana, bordering nine other countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech-Republic, Denmark, and Poland. Therefore, an assignment to Spangdahlem presents a wonderful opportunity to travel and experience Europe.Major Duties: Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $21.76 Intermediate Level: $20.35 Entry Level: $18.70 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. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13095386