Training and Curriculum Specialist

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for PERM position of Training and Curriculum Specialist, GS-1701-09.Minot Civilian Personnel Office is accepting applications for the position identified below. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.Training and Curriculum Specialist, GS-1701-09Salary Range: $59,966 - $77,955Work location: 5th Force Support Squadron, Child Development Center - Minot AFBPlease submit your resume, transcripts, and any related certifications by e-mail to:Minotstaffing@us.af.milOpening period: 4 September 2024 - 12 September 2024The primary 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.Duties:

- Oversees development of appropriate curricula for child development centers, preschools, family child care programs, school-age, and other unique programs.

- Initiates, designs, develops, arranges for, conducts, and oversees training.

- Identifies children who may have special needs.

- Develops plans to improve overall operations, corrects identified deficiencies, and enhances developmental programs and services.RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

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.Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

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

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

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

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle to visit Family Child Care homes. An appropriate, vali