CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Navy CYP; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) seeks a qualified T&C Specialist to provide comprehensive staff training, assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curricula for ages 6 weeks to 18 years, and promote career and education opportunities for professional growth.

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education and be proficient in English, with experience in curriculum development, adult training, and compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in child development or early childhood education with 3 years of full-time experience with children/youth; or an education/experience mix.
• Knowledge of early childhood/youth education principles to develop and evaluate curriculum and age-appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of adult learning techniques and training adults.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws on child abuse prevention and detection.
• Knowledge of national accreditation criteria, SAC/YP core programs, and DoD certification standards.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs.
• Skill to develop curriculum outlines, lesson plans/guides, and conduct training workshops.
• Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (CDA, MSA, higher education) by ensuring training is administered.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP Professionals.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergencies including evacuations and health issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Curriculum development

Adult learning techniques

Program planning

Guidance to CYP professionals

Emergency response

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education

Job description

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.

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.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• A bachelor's or higher 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.
• Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor and evaluate the execution of curriculum and age-appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of adult learning techniques and experience training adult learners.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Knowledge of the national accreditation criteria and process, the required core programs of School Age Care (SAC) and Youth Programs (YP), and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.
• Skill to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops.
• Ability to support DOD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age (MSA) and higher education) by ensuring required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP Professionals.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.