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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

CYP Child and Youth Program Training & Curriculum Specialist

Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a CYP Child and Youth Program Training & Curriculum Specialist for the Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP). This role involves facilitating learning and professional development of CYP employees, ensuring the implementation of The Creative Curriculum, and working across all CYP components to provide high-quality early care and youth services.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Orients new employees to the whole CYP system and provides them with basic information that can be applied in all settings

Works with CYP Directors to establish training plans and schedules for employee and provider training

Arranges for total CYP training opportunities, including training of management, administration, food service, and direct staff

Provides training that is appropriate for and tailored to the age group of the children and youth with whom the CYP employees and CDH providers work

Executes the Department of Navy (DoN) Standardized Module Training, provides initial and ongoing annual training, and ensures training is available to support career progression

Arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training

Ensures completion and documentation of required monthly training

Works with CY Program Assistants to ensure modules are completed

Identifies additional training needs

Maintains training records and individual development plans

Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CYP Directors of employees' and providers' training status and performance

Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) or the Military School-Age Credential (MSA), and providing information, assistance and guidance to employees and providers who are seeking college-level classes to meet their professional goals

Assists the CDH Director and CDH Monitor(s) to encourage providers to become accredited

Develops a working relationship with local colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development

Ensures that the required Navy curriculum is implemented within each CYP (i.e., supports implementation and execution of the Navy standardized curriculum within the Child Development Center (CDC), including assisting CY Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed)

Coordinates programming that supports the children and youth's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care

Ensures the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans

Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth

Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals

Provides feedback to employees and supervisors

Works with CY Program Assistants and Leaders to evaluate classroom or activity area environments and makes recommendations to the Director for the selection of developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment

Maintains a resource file library to aid employees in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives

Reviews lesson plans to ensure they are appropriate and based on curriculum requirements

Provides daily assistance with plans if needed

Assists in and supports development and implementation of parent education and parent participation programs

Provides training to CYP employees so they can ensure classroom and activity area compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulation

Provides support for CYP employees and CDH providers in preparing for inspections and accreditation

Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP employees

In the absence of the CYP Director, incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position

Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentTraining FacilitationChild Abuse PreventionProgram ManagementEmergency ResponseInterpersonal CommunicationLeadership

Required

A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 1 year of full-time experience working with children and/or youth

A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth

A combination of education and experience with courses (24 higher level semester hours) in or related to Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth

Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent

Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs

Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position

Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases

Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation

Knowledge, skill, and ability to assist managing a developmentally appropriate program for the age groups served

Knowledge and background of child and youth programs including principles, practices and techniques of child and youth development

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect

Knowledge of the NAEYC, COA and NAFCC accreditation criteria and process, the required programs of the BGCA, 4-H, and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards

Knowledge in interests and motivation of individuals and groups

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 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