CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Great Life Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy CYP is seeking a Curriculum and Training Specialist to deliver comprehensive staff training, oversee developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks through 18 years, and promote career and education opportunities for professional growth within child and youth programming.

This role requires knowledge of youth education principles, adult learning techniques, and DoD certification standards, with strong planning, leadership, and communication skills to guide CYP professionals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in child development or early childhood education with 3 years of full-time child/youth experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor and evaluate 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, SAC/YP and 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 (CDA, MSA) by ensuring required training is administered and accomplished.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP Professionals.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive staff training for CYP personnel.
• Assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks-18 years.
• Promote career and education opportunities for professional growth.
• Support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing by ensuring required training is administered and completed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Program planning

Leadership guidance

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.