Training and Curriculum Specialist

Navylifesw; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Navylifesw is seeking a CYP T&C Specialist to provide comprehensive staff training, assist in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum for ages 6 weeks-18 years, and promote career/education opportunities for professional growth.

The qualified candidate should hold a bachelor’s or higher in child development or early childhood education and have three years of full-time experience with children/youth, plus knowledge of DoD certification standards and adult training techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education with three years of full-time experience with children and/or youth.
• Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, 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 national accreditation criteria and process, DoD certification standards for SAC/YP.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study, lesson plans/guides, and conduct training workshops.
• Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (CDA, MSA, higher ed) by ensuring required training is administered.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP Professionals.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergencies (evacuations, illness, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Skills

Bachelor’s in child development or ECE

Three years experience with children/y

Curriculum development & evaluation

Adult learning / training techniques

DoD regulations knowledge

Program planning & organization

Communication skills ( oral & written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education

Three years of full-time experience with children/youth

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.