EDUCATIONAL AID/TECHNICIAN (CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT)

Summary

These positions are located at multiple facilities within the Child and Youth Programs at Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Hospital, and Naval Base Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs. Vacancy announcement open continuously to establish an Applicant Supply File (ASF) for current and/or future vacancies.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below. The purpose of the Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non-routine problems. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot ­checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. Performs other related duties as assigned. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. For entry-level requirements candidates must: -Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. For intermediate-level requirements candidates must: -Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting; AND have completed Navy Entry Level training requirements (Army, Air Force, Marine equivalent accepted). For target-level requirements candidates must: -Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND completion of DOD standardized training courses and possess 1 year of experience working with children and youth; OR -Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; AND 1 year of experience; OR -Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate; AND 1 year of experience. The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). **Note: Proof of education, credentials, certification and/or module completion MUST be submitted at the time of application/resume submission.

Education

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871704 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.