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Form of workThe purpose of the Child and Youth Program Training and Curriculum Specialist position is to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home providers that supports the professional requirements of their positions, to assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development.Qualifications:
- Combination of education and specialized experience working with children or youth.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to independently manage a developmentally appropriate program for the age groups served.
- Knowledge and background of child and youth programs including principles, practices and techniques of child and youth development.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Knowledge of the NAEYC, COA and NAFCC accreditation criteria and process, the required programs of the BGCA, 4-H, and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs.
- Skill to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops.
- Ability to provide guidance and leadership.
- Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Training & Curriculum Specialists must meet the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements for the General Education and Training Series, (1701). In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, an incumbent must have one of the following: A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. OR A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children. OR A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
