Training and Curriculum Specialist at Grand Forks

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and 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.

IF APPLICABLE:  A military service members statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.  The statement/certification should indicate members separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).  Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.  Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

 

WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information.  You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.  **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service); and Military Spouse of an Active Duty Military Member Registered in the DoD Priority Placement Program

 

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

 

Appointment of Certain Military Spouse (EO 13473)

DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Employment of People with Disabilities - Schedule A, click here for additional information

Executive Order (EO) 12721

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

NAFI/AAFES

Non-DoD Transfer (OPM, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.)

Reinstatement

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

30% Disabled Veterans

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
• Pre-employment physical required

DUTIES:Back to top

The purpose of this position is to serve as the early childhood education specialist for all child care programs including child development centers, preschools, family child care, school-age, special needs programs, volunteer, hourly care programs, food service, and custodial.

 

· Oversees development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, preschools, family child care programs, school-age, and other unique children’s programs.  In each curriculum, includes framework goals and objectives covering areas of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive developmental expectations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers.  

· Initiates, designs, develops, arranges for, conducts, and oversees training in early childhood development and related activities for all child development center staff, family child care program staff and providers, preschool and school-age program staff, volunteers, hourly care staff, management, administrative staff, custodial employees, food service staff, and staff working in any unique settings for children. 

· Identifies children who may have special needs.  Ensures the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children.  

· Develops plans to improve overall operations, corrects identified deficiencies, and enhances developmental programs and services.  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A) Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position = the education must have been in child development or early childhood education

OR

B) 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 in A above

 

AND

 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  Knowledge of professional principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school-age youth to provide training to the child development center staff members.

 

And/or

 

Education:

2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree

 

OR

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

 

 

AND

Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/

 

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions:  Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.  TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

 

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:

1.  Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school-age youth and child development theory, methodology, and practices.

2.  Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies.

3.  Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development, and identifying children with special needs.

4.  Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, family child care providers, and parents as well as food service and custodial staff.

5.  Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.

6.  Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

 

 

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. 

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

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 program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.  Each Training and Curriculum Specialist may be required to achieve accreditation through the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

2.  Must complete additional training requirements including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid and remain current during time of employment.

3.  May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.

4.  The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle to visit Family Child Care homes.  An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

5.  This position has the ultimate responsibility for programs meeting the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (NAECP) accreditation criteria and DoD Child Development Program Certificate standards.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

 

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit.  The 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.

 

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Grand Forks, Company: U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide.