Vacancy Announcement Number: 18-15
Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade: Child & Youth Program Training and Curriculum Specialist, NF-1701-04
Location: Naval Base Coronado, CA
Status: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $56,084 - $61,000 Annually
Opening Date: 24 January 2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled; First Cut-Off: 9 February 2018
Area of Consideration: All Sources - Relocation Expenses Not Authorized
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 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 employees that supports the professional requirements of their positions, (2) to assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years, and (3) to promote school readiness and support ongoing school success. A comprehensive CYP training program directly correlates to the quality of child and youth programs provided.
A T&C Specialist is assigned responsibility for providing training to CYP employees based on needs of the CYP. The incumbent is expected to operate independently with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of the programs. Incumbent utilizes child and youth development and training expertise to role model, mentor, coordinate and provide training, observe for successful implementation of training, assess development of children and youth by direct observation, and provide services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA), or National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and to provide services in support of the implementation of the Boys and Girls Club (BGCA), and 4-H curriculum. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Must have Bachelor’s 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
• Master’s degree in the related field of study AND a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children
OR
• A combination of education and experiences – courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4 year course of study and 3 years of full time experience working with children and/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
• Knowledge in interests and motivation of individuals and groups
• 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 provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must successfully complete background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
HOW TO APPLY Submit a NAF employment application to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, San Diego, California 92136-5518 or fax to (619) 556-9537. Applications may also be submitted via email to nafswjobs@navy.mil Applications will be retained for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. As a condition of employment participation in direct deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer upon employment is required.
Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.
Navy Region Southwest is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.
You are applying for a Federal Government position within the Child & Youth Programs. Marijuana is a Schedule One drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law. You will not be offered employment in this Federal position if your drug screening indicates that you have been using marijuana, even though the use of marijuana may be considered legal under state law. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other controlled substance) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for six months from the date of the drug test.
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