Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants worldwide. ***Announcement amended to extend the closing date. Previous applicants need not re-apply.***

• 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 and
• volunteers/contractors who support the CY Program.
• Provides training that is appropriate for and tailored to the age group of the children and youth with whom the CYP employees and CDH provider's 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 DOD standardized courses 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.

Conditions of employment

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

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 of and background in child and youth programs, including the principles, practices, and techniques of child and youth development.
• Knowledge of 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; the required programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 4-H; and the skills and knowledge to implement the DoD certification standards.
• Skills to assist in developing curriculum outlines, courses of study, and lesson plans/guides to conduct training workshops.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers, and to assist in training employees on a variety of issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Three (3) years of experience where the incumbent displays competency in developmentally appropriate programming (with an MSA or CDA). OR Two (2) years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth (with 2-year degree). OR One (1) year of full-time experience working with children and/or youth (with 4-year or higher degree).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum Requirement (Yes/No):

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Master's degree in early childhood education or child development AND 1 year of professional experience working with children or youth OR
• 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth OR
• A combination of education and experience (e.g., 24 higher level semester hours in courses appropriate to the position, see above) 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 described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

• Knowledge, skills, and ability to independently manage a developmentally appropriate program for the age groups served.
• Knowledge of 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, and the required programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 4-H, as well as the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards.
• Skills to plan, organize, and implement a variety of programs and to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study, and lesson plans/guides, as well as 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.