CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist provides comprehensive staff training, helps monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for children and youth ages 6 weeks through 18 years, and promotes career and education opportunities for professional growth. The role supports high-quality child and youth programming by helping staff achieve and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) certification and national accreditation or equivalent standards. The specialist develops, coordinates, and delivers training tailored to staff roles and learner needs; maintains training records and individual development plans; and supports employees and providers pursuing credentials and higher education. The position also monitors curriculum and program quality, classroom practices, documentation, safety, inclusion, and accreditation readiness. It works with CYP Directors, Program Assistants, FCC staff, and other stakeholders to ensure applicable requirements are met and children and youth receive developmentally appropriate support.

Requirements

A bachelor’s 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 meeting the stated requirements.
For the education-and-experience alternative: education must include courses in a child-related field and a minimum of 24 higher-level semester hours; three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is also required.
Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques for developing, interpreting, monitoring, and evaluating 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 processes, required core programs of School Age Care and Youth Programs, and DoD certification standards.
Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.
Skill in developing curriculum outlines, courses of study, lesson plans or guides, and conducting training workshops.
Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing by ensuring required training is administered and successfully completed to meet statutory and program requirements.
Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP Professionals.
Ability to identify and respond to emergencies, including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Must satisfactorily complete required child care background checks, including fingerprint checks, Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository check.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Must complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
Must submit a copy of official college transcripts showing the degree awarded or conferred when applying.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead participant in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive training program tailored to learners’ roles, age groups, and program areas.
Arrange for subject matter experts to conduct or support specialized training when needed.
Identify ongoing training needs by evaluating individual strengths and challenges, and tailor training plans and content accordingly.
Coordinate with CYP Directors to establish training plans, schedule required learning opportunities, support career progression, and ensure resources are available.
Work primarily with CY Program Assistants to ensure DoD standardized courses are completed and competencies are documented as mastered within required timeframes.
Train CYP employees on compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations in classrooms and activity areas.
Maintain training records and individual development plans; prepare training status reports and recommendations; and notify CYP Directors about employee and provider training status and performance.
Develop programs supporting continuing higher education, including documenting CDA and MSA completion requirements and advising employees and providers about college-level coursework and professional goals.
Support employees’ use of the employee tuition assistance program to pursue higher education and credentials.
Develop working relationships with local colleges, universities, and professional organizations, and advise employees and providers about professional development opportunities.
Assist the FCC Director and FCC Monitor(s) with requested training support and encourage providers to become accredited where applicable.
Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD Child and Youth programs.
Monitor and provide quality assurance for the development and implementation of curriculum, activity plans, schedules, and routines that reflect observed needs of children and youth.
Observe, review, evaluate, and modify activities and plans to support physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development and address unique developmental needs and experiences.
Coordinate recommendations for program adjustments and conduct follow-up observations as needed.
Conduct frequent physical checks of assigned classrooms and activity areas to ensure supervision and accountability measures are implemented, and support professionals working in single ratio as needed.
Conduct quality assurance checks on classroom and activity records, including lesson plans, after-action plans, medication and allergy documentation, inspection checklists, temperature logs, child portfolios, inclusion and behavior support plans, incident reports, attendance and accountability reports, and locally required documentation.
Ensure the quality and consistency of developmental programming, including environments, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, activity schedules, and lesson plans.
Review inspection and accreditation requirements and updates; direct and support CYP professionals in preparing for and completing related tasks and procedures.
Advise staff on behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies.
Promote best practices for supporting and responding to children and youth of all abilities, and facilitate participation for children requiring accommodations.
Guide Program Assistant teams in preparing and implementing program options for children and youth with special or unique requirements and individual needs.
Monitor care for children with special needs and ensure it is applied, evaluated, and modified in accordance with policy.
Support the Installation Inclusion Action Team by participating in meetings and helping develop Inclusion Support Plans.
Monitor implementation of Inclusion Support Plans and ensure classroom and program staff are trained on documented accommodations and supports.