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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

TRAINING AND CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, NF-04/RFT, CHURA WARABI CDC, CAMP FOSTER

Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.18/hr - $26.18/hr

3+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The Training and Curriculum Specialist position aims to provide a comprehensive training program for Child and Youth Program professionals and assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children and youth. This role also focuses on fostering school readiness and ongoing school success.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide training to CYP professionals based on needs of the program

Operate independently with minimum supervision toward overall objectives of the programs

Utilize child and youth development and training expertise to role model, mentor, coordinate and provide training in support of the implementation of the curriculum

Serve as an Early Childhood Education/Youth Development resource for CYP professionals by maintaining professional knowledge of curriculum development and materials for the appropriate program and age group

Observe for successful implementation of training, assess development of children and youth by direct observation, and provide services that lead to the program obtaining and/or maintaining national accreditation

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationChild/Youth DevelopmentAdult Learning TechniquesCurriculum DevelopmentTraining Adult LearnersSupervision SkillsEmergency ResponseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEnglish ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication

Required

A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth

A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth

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 strategies and experience training adult learners

Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements

Must have the ability to supervise and provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under the age of 18

Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease

Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any

Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications

May be required to obtain a government driver's license