CYP TRAINING & CURRICULUM SPECIALIST NF-04 RFT WWH

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as  Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

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(2) A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and 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.

(3) 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.

(4) Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.

(5) Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements.

Must have the ability to supervise and 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.  Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.  

Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services.  Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.  Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any.  Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications.  May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum.