Training And Curriculum Specialist

Air Combat Command • Offutt AFB, NE

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialist for child and youth programs including child development centers, family childcare, school-age, youth programs, and unique child care programs. This role oversees curricula for various child development programs, creates a supportive work environment for professional development and continuous quality improvement, supports children with special needs or complex behaviors, develops plans to improve operations and enhance developmental programs, and represents all programs with installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094 and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required.
• DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• Renewal every five years of the Installation Records, FBI Fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981.
• IAW AFI 34-144 and DoD certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain ServSafe, Food Handler's, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle.
• Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• An annual driving record check is required.
• The position is required to operate a motor vehicle, the incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW AFI 90-508, Attachment 2, Category I, Type 2: Motor Vehicle Operators.
• At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series.
• This position has the ultimate responsibility for programs meeting the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs or the Council of Accreditation criteria for accreditation and DoD certification requirements.
• Must complete applicable Virtual Lab School (VLS) courses.
• Position requires periodic drug testing in due to driving requirement.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development or early childhood education.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in pay systems.
• Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school-age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices.
• Knowledge of childcare regulation requirements and policies.
• Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of children and youth.
• Skill in developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors.
• Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, volunteers, family childcare providers and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff.
• Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%.
• Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Responsibilities

• Oversees curricula for child development centers, family child care programs, school-age, youth programs and other unique children's programs.
• Creates a work environment that supports ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement through observation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training and reflective practice.
• Supports children who may have special needs or complex behaviors.
• Develops plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services.
• Represents all programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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