Training And Curriculum Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Holloman AFB, NM

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About The Position

The Training and Curriculum Specialist serves as an early childhood education or youth development specialist for child and youth programs, including child development centers, family child care, school-age and youth programs, and unique child care programs. The position oversees curricula and supports ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement through observation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training, and reflective practice. The specialist supports children with special needs or complex behaviors and develops plans to improve operations, address deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services. The role also represents the programs with installation and functional-area organizations.

The position has responsibility for ensuring programs meet National Academy of Early Childhood Programs or Council of Accreditation criteria and DoD certification requirements. It requires completion of applicable Virtual Lab School courses, specified certifications and training, a pre-employment physical and required immunizations, and driving a motor vehicle with a valid license. The position is designated mission-essential and requires background checks because it involves regular contact with children.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full four-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree, with major study in child development or early childhood education; alternatively, equivalent coursework plus appropriate experience or additional coursework providing comparable knowledge.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of early childhood and youth development, child-care regulations, curriculum development, support for children with special needs or challenging behaviors, staff training, assessments, and effective oral and written communication; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 consideration when applicable.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must complete an initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
• Must complete required background checks, including criminal-history, installation-record, FBI fingerprint, and State Criminal History Repository checks.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination, renew it at least every three years, and obtain specified immunizations.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe, Food Handler’s, First Aid, and CPR certifications and complete additional training requirements.
• Must maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license; an annual driving-record check and random drug testing apply to motor vehicle operators.
• Must meet OPM qualification requirements for the 1701 occupational series.
• Must complete applicable Virtual Lab School courses.
• Must satisfy applicable probationary or trial period requirements.
• Must provide proof of equivalency for qualifying foreign education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curricula for child development centers, family child care, school-age, youth, and other unique children’s programs.
• Create a work environment that supports professional development and continuous quality improvement through observation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training, and reflective practice.
• Support children who may have special needs or complex behaviors.
• Develop plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services.
• Represent programs with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Ensure programs meet applicable accreditation criteria and DoD certification requirements.
• Complete applicable Virtual Lab School courses and required certifications and training.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Eligible full- and part-time employees in direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child.
• Other assigned Child and Youth Programs and Family Child Care personnel may receive a 25% childcare discount.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level