CYP Assistant Training Specialist

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Summary

The purpose of the of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Training Specialist is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home (CDH) providers.

Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

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 assist in developing 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 assist in training employees on a variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.. 

Ability to assist in identifying and responding 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. 

3 years of experience (i.e., with credential) where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming, OR 2 years full-time experience (i.e., with 2 year degree); or 1 year experience (i.e., with 4 year degree) working with children or youth.

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

Qualifications

Knowledge, skill and ability to assista managing mentally appropiate program for the age groups served.

Knowledge and background of child and youth program including principles, practices and techniques of child and youth development.

Knowledge of the federal and state laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA), and National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation criteria and processes, as well as the required programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and 4-H, and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards.

Knowledge of how to identify the interests and motivations of individuals and groups.

Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.

Skill in developing curriculum outlines, training outlines, courses of study, and lesson plans and guides.

Ability to conduct training workshops.

Ability to provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers.

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, child illnesses, individuals with physical and emotional disorders).

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

Education

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential orequivalent and 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentalllly appropriate programming.

OR

A 2 year degree in Early Childhood education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which includes Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full time experience working with children and youth.

OR

A 4 year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and youth.

Note: A minimum 2 year degree if preferred.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and any other required documents as indicated in the "required documents" section, by ONE (only) of the following ways: 

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By Email to:  naf.nsasp-inhd.fcm@navy.mil   Note: If submitting by email, you must put the announcement  number in the subject line.

Please note: The Announcement Number for the position you are applying for MUST be specified on your resume.  If emailing, please indicate the announcement number in the subject line.  Applications received without an announcement number designated may not be considered.