CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Honolulu, HI

5d•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 meet training, certification, accreditation, and credentialing requirements and by monitoring the quality and consistency of developmental programming. The Specialist develops and delivers training tailored to employees’ roles and learning needs, maintains training records and development plans, and coordinates with CYP Directors, subject matter experts, colleges, universities, and professional organizations. The position also provides classroom and program support, including quality assurance of curriculum, activity plans, documentation, safety and sanitation compliance, inclusion supports, and accreditation preparation. The role may require evening and weekend work to accommodate employee and provider schedules. It is not eligible for scheduled recurring telework.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or higher degree in child development or early childhood education and three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth; alternatively, a combination of education and experience, with education including child-related courses and at least 24 higher-level semester hours, plus three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
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 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 and guides, and conducting training workshops.
Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing, including CDA, MSA, and higher education, by ensuring required training is administered and completed.
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.
Satisfactorily complete required child-care background checks, including fingerprint checks, Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and State Criminal History Repository check.
Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
Possess a valid state driver’s license.
Successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
Submit official college transcripts showing the degree awarded or conferred when applying.

Responsibilities

Lead participation in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training tailored to the knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies, age groups, and program areas of CYP employees.
Arrange for subject matter experts to provide specialized training as needed.
Identify ongoing training needs, evaluate learners’ strengths and challenges, and tailor training plans and content accordingly.
Coordinate with CYP Directors to establish training plans, schedule required learning opportunities, and ensure resources support career progression.
Work primarily with CY Program Assistants to ensure completion of DoD standardized courses and documentation of mastered competencies within required timeframes.
Train CYP employees on fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations for classrooms and activity areas.
Maintain training records and individual development plans; prepare training status reports and recommendations; and notify CYP Directors of employee and provider training status and performance.
Promote continuing higher education by documenting CDA and MSA completion requirements and providing guidance to employees and providers pursuing college-level classes and professional goals.
Support employees’ use of tuition assistance for higher education and credentials, and build relationships with local colleges, universities, and professional organizations.
Assist the FCC Director and FCC Monitors with requested training support and encourage provider accreditation where applicable.
Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD child and youth programs.
Monitor and provide quality assurance for curriculum, activity plans, schedules, and routines that reflect children’s and youths’ observed needs.
Observe, review, evaluate, and modify activities and plans to support development and meet the unique needs and experiences of children and youth; coordinate recommendations and conduct follow-up observations as needed.
Conduct frequent physical checks of assigned classrooms and activity areas to ensure supervision and accountability measures are in place, and support professionals working in single ratio as needed.
Conduct quality assurance checks of classroom and activity-area 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 records.
Ensure the quality and consistency of developmental programming, including the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management, activity schedules, and lesson plans.
Review inspection and accreditation requirements and provide direction and support to CYP professionals preparing for inspections and accreditation tasks.
Advise staff on appropriate behavior-management techniques and classroom-management strategies.
Support best practices for children and youth of all abilities and facilitate accommodations for participation in CYP.
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.
Participate in Installation Inclusion Action Team meetings and support development of Inclusion Support Plans (ISPs).
Monitor ISP implementation and ensure classroom and program staff are trained on documented accommodations and supports.