Traing and Curriculum Specialist

Navy CYP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy CYP seeks a qualified T&C Specialist to provide comprehensive staff training, assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks through 18 years, and promote career/education opportunities for professional growth. The role supports DoD certification standards and ensures training aligns with DoD policies.

Applicants should demonstrate KSAs relevant to child and youth programs, with a bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in child development or early childhood education and three years of full-time experience with children/youth; or a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles 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 detection and prevention of child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of national accreditation criteria for SAC/YP and DoD certification standards.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs.
• Ability 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, higher education) 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, illness, and emotional disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Staff training delivery

Curriculum development knowledge

Adult learning techniques

DoD certification standards knowledge

Emergency response planning

English communication skills

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.