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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Training & Curriculum Specialist

Fort Eustis, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.87/hr - $38.76/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Training & Curriculum Specialist for a Regular Full-Time position located at the CDC on Fort Eustis. The role involves overseeing the development of curricula for various child development programs and conducting training for staff to enhance children's developmental experiences.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, preschools, family child care programs, school-age, and other unique children's programs

Develops, implements, and oversees all elements of children's developmental program activities to include environment, equipment and materials, program structure, activities and experiences, and supportive interactions and positive social development for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, and children with special needs receiving care

Provides guidance on complementary learning environments

Assists direct care staff and family child care providers in specific activity plan development, activity individualization, and evaluation of children's developmental progress

Oversees implementation through direct observation and role modeling in child activity areas and family child care homes

Promotes specific use of space, time, equipment, materials, and activities to accommodate individual learning levels and abilities, enhance staff/child interaction, and improve the overall quality of the learning experiences provided

Encourages parent involvement in all children's programs

Initiates, designs, develops, arranges for, conducts, and oversees training in early childhood development and related activities for all child development center staff, family child care program staff and providers, preschool and school-age program staff, volunteers, hourly care staff, management, administrative staff, custodial employees, food service staff, and staff working in any unique settings for children

Determines individual and program-wide training needs in collaboration with the Airman and Readiness Flight chief, child development director, family child care coordinator, and youth director

Conducts or sponsors in-service workshops to address needs in instructional techniques

Designs training material, uses or adapts material provided by headquarters or other sources, and identifies appropriate courses from outside sources to meet training requirements

Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors an individual training plan for all management, care giving personnel, family child care coordinators, and providers

Assists directors in identifying personnel training needs, in particular, ensuring the completion of all required training such as all Air Force Training Modules

Tracks progress and periodically reassesses individual growth needs through discussion with individual staff members

Coordinates and schedules employees and volunteers for appropriate training

Develops plans to improve overall operations, corrects identified deficiencies, and enhances developmental programs and services

Guides management in applying comprehensive environmental and program assessment instruments

Oversees evaluation, interprets results in terms of program strengths and weaknesses, and advises and works with management personnel to prepare and implement corrective action plans to improve operations and enhance developmental program quality

Provides assistance in the pursuit/retention of accreditation from the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAECP)

Trains family child care program staff, providers, and school-age staff on the use of assessment tools designed for specific programs as well as application of child abuse risk assessments

Serves as the principle point of contact for the developmental program portion of Headquarters Air Force, Major Command (MAJCOM), or other inspections of developmental assessment team reviews

Schedules and coordinates preliminary internal review to determine the level and quality of programs/services, and assesses compliance with Air Force directives, instructions, standards, and requirements

Identifies children who may have special needs

Ensures the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children

Refers families to agencies and services in the local community for evaluations and assessments, medical programs, and/or schools when appropriate

Monitors and provides technical assistance on the implementation of children's Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)

Ensures that the needs for children with disabilities and without disabilities are met comparably

Develops, implements, and evaluates personnel training programs and strategies on how best to accommodate children with special needs

The work requires regular interaction with young children in activities, sitting on the floor, carrying infants and toddlers up to 45 pounds, and being able to evacuate children in the event of an emergency

There is some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items

Position requires operation of a government vehicle in the course of normal duties

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child development educationTraining adultsMilitary Child Care Act knowledgeAccreditation requirements knowledgeStandard office softwareAnalytical writing skillsOral communication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor of science/art degree that included a major study in child or youth development/education or a related field (ie., youth recreation, elementary/early childhood education, physical education (K-6), music education (K-6), art education (K-6), human or family services/development, psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, home economics)

A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in child or youth development/education or a related field, 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 described above

Extensive knowledge of the Military Child Care Act, DoD and Air Force policies

United States Department of Agriculture food program

Accreditation requirement of the Council of Accreditation

Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding and budgeting proponents

Experience in training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff, and parents

Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions

Comprehensive oral communication and analytical writing skills

Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences

Demonstrated ability in standard office software such as word processing, graphics presentations, spreadsheets, and email

All required background checks in accordance with AF policy and the Crime Control Act must be successfully completed, maintained, including Child Care Tier 1, pre-employment physical, and food handler's certification

This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation

This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing

This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases

This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position

To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Direct deposit is required

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check

A probationary period may be required

Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)

Benefits

Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff.