Description:
The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist position is threefold: (1) to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to CYP professionals and alike, that supports the professional requirements of their positions; (2) to assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program for children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years; and (3) to promote school readiness and support ongoing school success.Requirements:
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
- Knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor and evaluate the execution of 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 the national accreditation criteria and process, the required core programs of School Age Care (SAC) and Youth Programs (YP), and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.
- Skill to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops.
- Ability to support DOD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age (MSA) and higher education) by ensuring required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements.
- 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, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Jan 26, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov