Training and Curriculum Specialist

Air Combat Command; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command seeks a Child Development Training and Curriculum Specialist to support early childhood programs within the Air Force civilian workforce. The role requires applying development theories to curricula for diverse youth and coordinating staff training to meet program standards.

The position emphasizes knowledge of child development, regulatory compliance, and program evaluation, with emphasis on collaboration across teams and ensuring high-quality caregiving environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of child care regulations and policies.
• Experience developing curricula for infant through school-age children.
• Ability to train staff and evaluate program environments.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Curriculum development

Staff training

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development / Early Childhood Education

Job description

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a Mission‑Essential position performing a Mission‑Critical‑Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions + IOR for the GS‑1701, General Education and Training Series BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4‑year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development or early childhood education. For Child Development Training and Curriculum Specialist positions with the Departments of the Air Force the education must have been in child development or early childhood education. OR Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood education, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4‑year course of study in child or development or early childhood education. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS‑07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school‑age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies. OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of progressively higher‑level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME‑IN‑GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time‑in‑grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS‑07 level is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school‑age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies. Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of children and youth. Skill in developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors. Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, volunteers, family child care providers and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff. Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

PART‑TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part‑time work. You must