TRAINING AND CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. *SEE DUTIES AREA FOR SUMMARY* PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialistfor child and youth programs including child development centers, family child care, school-age, youth programs, and uniquechild care programs. To train program staff, volunteers, contractors, family child care providers, administrative, and foodservice staff. DUTIES: Oversees curricula for child development centers, family child care programs, school-age, youth programs and other uniquechildren's programs. Creates a work environment that supports ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement throughobservation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training and reflective practice. Supports children who may have special needs or complex behaviors. Develops plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs andservices. Represents all programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, 1701 Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. For Child Development Training and Curriculum Specialist positions with the Departments of the Air Force, the education must have been in child development or early childhood education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Courses equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood education, 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 in child or development or early childhood education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school-age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies. Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of children and youth. Skill in developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors. Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, volunteers, family child care providers and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff. Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: Applicants have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in child development or early childhood education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have a combination of specialized experience

Salaire : $52,727 – $68,549/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) Non-AF DCIPS Interchange Non-Appropriated Fund Non-DoD Transfer Other (Interchange Agreements) Overseas - Excepted Service Family Member Overseas - Family Member Prefe