VA-20-23379 CYP TRAINING & CURRICULUM SPECIALIST (FULL TIME)

Commander Navy Region
Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia
NAF Human Resources
PSC 817 BOX 108
FPO, AE 09622-0108

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: VA-20-23379

POSITION TITLE: Child and Youth Program (CYP) Training and Curriculum Specialist

SALARY: $44,471 - $57,809 per year Plus applicable allowances

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Regular Full-Time

LOCATION: Commander, Navy Region Europe; Fleet and Family Readiness Program; Child and Youth Program Naval Support Activity Bahrain

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States Citizens Worldwide, including local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active duty military members; or 3) Family members of active duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

OPENING DATE: 19 FEB 2020

CLOSING DATE: 04 MAR 2020

INTRODUCTION: Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth - five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). The Training and Curriculum Specialist facilitates learning and professional development of CYP employees including new hire orientation; ensuring The Creative Curriculum is implemented; and works across all CYP components. Learn more about us at: https://www.navycyp.org

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Training

Orients new employees to the whole CYP system and provides them with basic information that can be applied in all settings.

Works with CYP Directors to establish training plans and schedules for employee and provider training.Arranges for total CYP training opportunities, including training of management, administration, food service, and direct staff.

Provides training that is appropriate for and tailored to the age group of the children and youth with whom the CYP employees and CDH providers work.

Executes the Department of Navy (DoN) Standardized Module Training, provides initial and ongoing annual training, and ensures training is available to support career progression.Arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training.

Ensures completion and documentation of required monthly training.Works with CY Program Assistants to ensure modules are completed.

Identifies additional training needs.

Maintains training records and individual development plans. Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CYP Directors of employees' and providers' training status and performance.

Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) or the Military School-Age Credential (MSA), and providing information, assistance and guidance to employees and providers who are seeking college-level classes to meet their professional goals.

Assists the CDH Director and CDH Monitor(s) to encourage providers to become accredited.

Develops a working relationship with local colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development.

Classroom/Program Support:
Ensures that the required Navy curriculum is implemented within each CYP (i.e., supports implementation and execution of the Navy standardized curriculum within the Child Development Center (CDC), including assisting CY Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed).

Coordinates programming that supports the children and youth's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care.

Ensures the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans.

Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth.

Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals.Provides feedback to employees and supervisors.

Works with CY Program Assistants and Leaders to evaluate classroom or activity area environments and makes recommendations to the
Director for the selection of developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment.

Maintains a resource file library to aid employees in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives.

Reviews lesson plans to ensure they are appropriate and based on curriculum requirements.Provides daily assistance with plans if needed.

Assists in and supports development and implementation of parent education and parent participation programs.

Compliance

Provides training to CYP employees so they can ensure classroom and activity area compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and regulation.

Provides support for CYP employees and CDH providers in preparing for inspections and accreditation.

Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP employees.

Additional Responsibilities

In the absence of the CYP Director, incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position.

Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

You must be at least 18 years of age and meet minimum education and experience requirements. See the "Education" section of the announcement for additional information.

Qualifications

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, skill, and ability to assist managing 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.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

A successful candidate must have one of the following:

A Bachelor's degree with a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth;

OR

A Master's degree with a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND minimum of 1 year full-time experience working with children and/or youth;

OR

A combination of education and experience with courses (24 higher level semester hour credits) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

Additional information

Special Benefits: Applicants recruited from the United States may be entitled to a tax-free Post Allowance (PA), Post (Hardship) Differential (PD), and Living Quarters Allowance (LQA). Employees hired from the continental U.S. receive Sunday Premium Pay, computed at 25% of basic hourly rate for hours worked on Sunday. In addition, selectees are authorized use of the Navy Exchange, Defense Commissary and MWR programs. Additional information will be provided upon selection. Information on allowances can also be obtained via internet at https://www.state.gov/travelandbusiness and select foreign per diem rates to review allowances.

Conditions of Employment Cont.:

Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual’s care. 

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application for ALL Applicants:

Resume
OF 306: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Declaration for Federal Employment
Proof of education: Provide copies of conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) OR Statement of Service
Current or Former Federal Employee: attach most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) / SF-50
Family Member Preference: complete and attach the Preference Entitlement Survey and a legible copy of sponsor’s PCS orders

Applicants currently residing in Bahrain must also provide a copy of the following documents:

Copy of U.S. Government no-fee passport showing picture, passport number, expiration date. 
Supplemental Questionnaire

Note: All transcripts MUST show student’s name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Altered transcript(s) are not acceptable. 

Employment Preferences

The following employment preferences are available to qualified applicants who can provide required supporting documentation. Applicable preferences are listed in priority order below.

Reemployment Priority List (RPL)

Qualifying separated employees must have priority for a non-appropriated fund (NAF) position when the position has substantially the same duties as the Business-based Action (BBA) separated position. The position may be neither higher graded nor subject to internal candidate selection. To apply for this preference, the applicant must: 

Attach a copy of the separation Personnel Action Report (PAR) indicating the position was abolished via BBA.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) 

An applicant may qualify for MSP if he/she has been relocated to a new geographic location to which their spouse has been assigned. Qualifying applicants may request an MSP upon relocation to a sponsor’s new permanent duty station. Preference is applicable for NAF positions at the NF-3 level and below. To apply for this preference, the applicant must: 

Attach a copy of the sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a copy of your marriage certificate at the time of application.

Note: Acceptance OR declination of a regular full- or part-time NAF or appropriated fund (APF) position ends the applicant’s ability to claim MSP at the new duty station.  

Involuntarily Separated (IVS) 

An applicant may qualify for IVS if he/she is a military member (or their dependent) and has been involuntarily separated from the armed services with an approved separation program designator (SPD) code (indicated in block 26 of the DD Form 214) and a reenlistment priority (RE) code of 3T or 4T (indicated in block 27 of the DD Form 214) per the instructions of the Navy Personnel Command. To apply for this preference, the applicant must: 

Attach a copy of the sponsor’s PCS orders at the time of application.

This is a one-time hiring preference that ends with the acceptance or declination of any position that is expected to last at least 1 year. 

Veterans Preference (VP) 

Qualifying military veterans, and spouses or parents of deceased veterans, must be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. To apply for this preference, the applicant must: 

Attach a copy of page 4 of DD Form 214. 

Attach a completed Form SF-15 from the Veterans Administration. 
 

How to Apply

To begin the process, click on the 'Apply' button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Applicant must complete the application process and submit any required documents by the closing date of this announcement.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national orientation, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, age, prior EEO activity, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, or any other non-merit factors.

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