CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Navylifesw; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The CYP T&C Specialist supports comprehensive staff training and monitors developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks through 18 years. This role also promotes career and education opportunities for professional growth within the CYP program.

The qualified candidate will have knowledge of DoD certification standards, SAC/YP accreditation, and the ability to guide CYP professionals while ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws on child welfare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in child development or early childhood education with three years of full-time experience with children or youth
• Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles to develop and monitor curriculum and activities
• Knowledge of adult learning techniques and experience training adults
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing child abuse prevention
• Knowledge of DoD certification standards and SAC/YP accreditation criteria
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines, lesson plans, and conduct training workshops
• Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (CDA, MSA) by ensuring required training is administered

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive staff training linked to DoD standards
• Assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks–18 years
• Promote career/education opportunities for CYP professionals and growth
• Demonstrate KSAs and KSAs related to program requirements and safety policies

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.