Description:
This position is located at the Youth Programs Center on JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle therefore a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment.
Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
Requirements:
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 , 09/10/2025- 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: Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and provide proof of verifaction. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Specialized Requirement: Must possess one of the following:
-24 months (2 years) working in any childcare or youth program and completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for program assistant (entry, skilled, and target level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation.
-24 months (2 years) of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university
-Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
-A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of youth development strategies, positive guidance, protecting child/youth health and safety.
2.Child abuse recognition, prevention and reporting.
3. Lesson plans, implementing activities, and reporting of creative and stimulating environments.
4.Communicate with adults, youth and children with the ability to develop rapport with the person(s).
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualifications requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.
All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
** Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqlified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Sep 3, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov