Training and Curriculum Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Ventura, CA

About The Position

The CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist provides comprehensive staff training, assists in monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, and promotes professional growth through career and education opportunities. The role supports high-quality child and youth programming by helping staff meet Department of Defense certification and national accreditation requirements, developing and delivering training, maintaining training records, and supporting employees pursuing credentials and higher education. The specialist also provides classroom and programming support by monitoring curriculum implementation, developmental activities, documentation, safety, and program quality. The role supports inclusion and appropriate care for children and youth with special or unique needs, and works with CYP professionals and leadership to prepare for inspections and accreditation. The position may require evening and weekend work to accommodate employee and provider schedules. Scheduled recurring telework is not available; management may authorize unscheduled telework on a case-by-case basis.

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, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For the education-and-experience alternative, education must include courses in a child-related field and at least 24 higher-level semester hours, in addition to 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 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 and guides, and conducting training workshops.
Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing by ensuring required training is administered and successfully completed.
Ability to provide guidance and leadership to CYP professionals.
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations, 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, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, a Tier 3 check 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 be able to 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.
Applicants must submit official college transcripts showing the degree awarded or conferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead participant in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training tailored to learners’ assigned age groups and program areas.
Arrange for subject matter experts to conduct or support specialized training as needed.
Identify ongoing training needs, evaluate individual strengths and challenges, and tailor training plans and content.
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 DoD standardized courses are completed and competencies are documented as mastered within required timeframes.
Train CYP employees on classroom and activity-area compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations.
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 education by documenting CDA and MSA completion requirements and advising employees and providers about college-level courses and professional development opportunities.
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.
Assist the FCC Director and FCC Monitor(s) with requested training support and encourage providers to pursue 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, ensuring they 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 meet unique developmental needs.
Coordinate recommendations for program adjustments and conduct follow-up observations as needed.
Conduct frequent physical checks of assigned classrooms and activity areas to verify supervision and accountability measures, and support professionals working in single ratio as needed.
Conduct quality assurance checks on 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 records, and locally required documentation.
Ensure 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.
Promote best practices for supporting children and youth of all abilities and facilitate inclusion of children who require 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.
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.