Child and Youth Program Training and Curriculum Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a Child and Youth Program Training and Curriculum Specialist to design, deliver, and monitor comprehensive staff training across Navy CYP facilities. You will coordinate with subject matter experts, ensure DoD certification, and align training with developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 6 weeks to 18 years.

You will maintain training records, support professional growth, and partner with local colleges to promote continuing education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education is required.
• Three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
• Courses in a child-related field totaling at least 24 higher level semester hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive CYP training program.
• Arrange for subject matter experts to conduct specialized training as needed.
• Coordinate with CYP Directors to establish training plans and ensure scheduled learning opportunities.
• Maintain training records and individual development plans; monitor progress and performance.
• Provide training to ensure compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations.
• Support continuation of education through tuition assistance and partnerships with local colleges.

Skills

Staff training

Curriculum development

DoD certification

Youth program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education

24 higher level semester hours in child-related field

Job description

Child and Youth Program Training and Curriculum Specialist

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy

The CYP T&C Specialist's purpose is threefold: to provide comprehensive staff training, assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum (ages 6 weeks-18 years), and promote career/education opportunities for professional growth. Quality training directly correlates to high-quality child and youth programming.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Training Serves as a lead participant in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Develops, coordinates, and delivers a comprehensive training program that is designed to expand the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of individuals assigned to work with children and youth in Navy CYP, ensuring appropriateness for the age group(s)/program area that the learner is assigned.

Arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training, as needed. Identifies ongoing training needs by evaluating individual's strengths and challenges and tailors training plans and content to meet the needs of learners.

Coordinates with CYP Directors to establish training plans that addresses the range of CYP training requirements, confirms each professional is scheduled for required learning opportunities and ensures resources are available to support career progression. Works primarily with CY Program Assistants to ensure DoD standardized courses are completed and competencies are documented as mastered within specified timeframes.

Provides training to CYP employees so they can ensure classroom and activity area compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulation. Maintains training records and individual development plans. Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CYP Directors of employees' and providers' training status and performance.

Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) or the Military School-Age Credential (MSA), and providing information, assistance and guidance to employees and providers who are seeking college-level classes to meet their professional goals.

Supports CYP employee's utilization of the employee tuition assistance program to pursue higher education and credentials. Develops a working relationship with local colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development. Assists the Family Child Care (FCC) Director and FCC Monitor(s) with requested training supports and to encourage providers to become accredited where applicable.

Classroom/Programming Support Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Monitors and provides quality assurance for the development and implementation of curriculum, activity plans, schedules, and routines that incorporate the observed needs of children and youth.

Observes, reviews, evaluates, and modifies activities and plans for appropriateness and effectiveness to optimize the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development, unique developmental needs, and experiences in classrooms/activity areas and programs.

Coordinates recommendations for adjustment and conducts follow up observations, as needed Provides frequent physical check of assigned classrooms/activity areas to ensure supervision and accountability measures are implemented and ensures professionals functioning in single ratio are supported as needed.

Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity records to include lesson plans, after action plans, medication and allergy documentation, classroom inspection checklists, temperature logs, child portfolios, inclusion and behavior support plans, accident/incident reports, child attendance and accountability reports, as well as any locally required documentation.

Ensures the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans. Reviews inspection and accreditation requirements for knowledge of overall process and updates.

Provides direction and support for CYP professionals in preparing for and completing tasks and procedures related to inspections and accreditation. Advises appropriate behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies while working with children and youth. Ensures best practices in supporting and responding to children and youth of all abilities. Facilitates inclusion of children who require accommodations for participation in CYP.

Guides Program Assistant team in preparing and implementing program options for children and youth with special or unique requirements and individual needs. Monitors and ensures care for children with special needs is applied, evaluated, and modified, in accordance with policy. Supports the Installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT) by participating in meetings and supporting the development of Inclusion Support Plans (ISP).

Monitors the implementation of ISPs and ensures classroom and program staff are trained on accommodations and supports documented in the ISP.

Requirements & Education

A bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education and three years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child-related field and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours. In addition, three years of full time experience working with children and/or youth is required.

Note: A copy of your official college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85307 – $90995/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.