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TRAINING AND CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Summary

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/12/2025 to 12/19/2025
Salary
$63,163 to - $82,108 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Spangdahlem, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
7N-AFPC-12853495-043545-RTC
Control number
852379800

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as lead early childhood education specialist for all Child and Youth Programs including child development centers, preschools, family day care, school-age, special needs programs, volunteers, hourly care programs, food service and custodial support. Serves as consultant over other unique children's programs such as Extended Duty Child Care and youth programs, to include teen programs. The Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) position is required by the Military Child Care Act and ensures the equality and consistency of developmental programming and age-appropriate activities within assigned program areas. In addition, the position ensures that child abuse and neglect is recognized, reported and prevented. This position has the ultimate responsibility for programs meeting National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA) and National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) accreditation criteria and DoD Child Development/School Age Programs Certification standards.

  • Oversees the flight training program and development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, preschools, family child care programs, school-age, and other unique children's programs.
  • Serves as lead training and curriculum specialist. Provides assistance to other training and curriculum specialists regarding assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, deadlines and time frames for completion.
  • Performs training and curriculum specialist assignments: Assumes more difficult assignments than normally performed by lower graded staff specialists.
  • Supervises the training and curriculum specialists. Assigns work to ensure full coverage of all training activities provided by the Child & Youth Programs Flight.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position is a child care position and is subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law 101-647
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty
  • May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certification
  • Subject to physical examination (every three years) and immunizations IAW AFJI 40-110 and local requirements
  • Physical Demands: The work requires regular interaction with young children in activities, sitting on the floor, carrying infants and toddlers up to 45 pounds, and being able to evacuate children in the event of an emergency
  • There is some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items, but no special physical demands are required to perform the work
  • Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions
  • Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Incumbent may be exposed to illness, particularly those associated with young children
  • The work also requires the incumbent to visit family child care homes; a driver's license is required
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • PCS expenses are authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
  • Open to permanent Federal employees of the Department of Defense

Qualifications

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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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 GS-09 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of early childhood development and education principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to plan and direct the training and curriculum elements for a large and diversified Child & Youth Programs Flight. Knowledge of child development principles, norms, behaviors, growth patterns and procedures to develop meaningful program services, establish criteria for developmentally appropriate child activity spaces, determine requirements for program materials and develop curriculum plans and activities. Plans activities that will promote the physical, social emotional and intellectual growth and development of children from infancy through age 18. Knowledge of, and skill in, developing course materials and instructional methods, principles and techniques in order to develop a self-contained training course, obtain training resources and assess overall effectiveness in order to meet identified training requirements. Ability to perform inspections to enforce policies and regulations to ensure the adequacy of child care. Knowledge of, and ability to plan, conduct and supervise training programs for education of staff, family child care providers and parents. Knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operation of child and youth programs, e.g., fire, health, safety and facility requirements, food service regulation, design criteria and financial operations. Must possess the ability to plan and budget in support of operating needs. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to people across a spectrum of academic backgrounds, from the educationally disadvantaged to the college graduate. Ability to conduct and present training materials in an engaging manner to large audiences. Knowledge of a full range of personnel management policies, practices and procedures including methods used to establish program objectives or performance goals and to assess progress toward their achievement.

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EDUCATION: Successful completion of three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in child development or early childhood education. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Professional knowledge of early childhood development and education principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to plan and direct the training and curriculum elements for a large and diversified Child & Youth Programs Flight.

  • Knowledge of child development principles, norms, behaviors, growth patterns and procedures to develop meaningful program services, establish criteria for developmentally appropriate child activity spaces, determine requirements for program materials and develop curriculum plans and activities. Plans activities that will promote the physical, social emotional and intellectual growth and development of children from infancy through age 18.
  • Knowledge of, and skill in, developing course materials and instructional methods, principles and techniques in order to develop a self-contained training course, obtain training resources and assess overall effectiveness in order to meet identified training requirements. Ability to perform inspections to enforce policies and regulations to ensure the adequacy of child care.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to plan, conduct and supervise training programs for education of staff, family child
  • care providers and parents.
  • Knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operation of child and youth programs, e.g., fire, health, safety and facility requirements, food service regulation, design criteria and financial operations. Must possess the ability to plan and budget in support of operating needs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to people across a spectrum of academic backgrounds, from the educationally disadvantaged to the college graduate. Ability to conduct and present training materials in an engaging manner to large audiences.
  • Knowledge of a full range of personnel management policies, practices and procedures including methods used to
  • establish program objectives or performance goals and to assess progress toward their achievement.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval).

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

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