ASSISTANT TRAINING & CURRICULUM SPECIALIST (CDC), NF-03/RFT, CAMP FOSTER Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. 70992 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $17.00 to $23.00 Grade 03 to 03
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/27/2024 Close Date 12/11/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Foster, Japan


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

 JOB TITLE: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS ASSISTANT TRAINING SPECIALIST

BUS TITLE: EDUCATION TECHNICIAN

JOB CODE: 080172

JOB SERIES: 1702

GRADE: NF-3

STATUS:  Non Exempt

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Assistant Training Specialist position is to assist the CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist (TCS) in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program that supports the professional requirements of all CYP positions. The Assistant Training Specialist implements a developmentally appropriate program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The incumbent will be assigned to work with a TCS, who provides guidance and advice on all aspects of work.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent assists the CYP TCS in role modeling, mentoring, coordinating and providing training; observing for successful implementation of training; assessing development of children and youth by direct observation; and providing services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation and to provide services in support of the implementation of the curriculum. The duties and responsibilities of the CYP Assistant Training Specialist can be grouped into categories, including training, classroom and program support, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

TRAINING:

Assists in the development of a CYP training plan and assists with identifying and addressing training needs. Assist with orientation training for new CYP professionals and FCC providers.

Assists in execution of DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School (VLS) Training and completion of orientation, initial, an ongoing annual training. Assist in developing individual training plans and preparing training status reports. Assists in ensuring completion of required annual training. Works with CYP Program Assistants to ensure VLS courses are completed.

Encourages and supports of continuing higher education of employees and providers. Provides information about the Child Development Associate (CDA), the Military School-Age Credential

(MSA), and higher level opportunities. Mentors employees in this effort.

CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT:

Assists in supporting and implementing the approved curriculum to be used by CYP (i.e., supports implementation and execution of the Marine Corps 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).

Assists in ensuring the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans.

Assists in coordinating programming that supports the children and youth’s physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care. Completes monthly classroom observations and assists in providing feedback. Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth. Assist in selecting developmentally appropriate toys, materials, and equipment. Helps to maintain a resource file library to aid in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives. Assists with the development and implementation of parent education and parent participation programs.

COMPLIANCE:

Provides support for CYP professionals in preparing for inspections and accreditation. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbent may assume the responsibilities and perform duties in the short term absence of the CYP TCS. 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child/Youth Development or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis) AND 1 year of full time experience working with children and/or youth. In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following is required:

Experience that involved teaching children or other work that demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to select, train, and evaluate childcare, youth employees, and family childcare providers. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family childcare programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

OR

Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate CYP field as indicated above AND 3 years of appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required:

Three months of directly related work experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family child care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.

Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

Highly Preferred Criteria:

- Possess 12 months experience in a USMC CYP or other service Child and Youth Programs.

- Experience with the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation - Possess 24 credit hours in ECE (Early Childhood Education)

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. 
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. 
  • Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. 
  • Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

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The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=70992&PostingSeq=1

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

  • Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
  • May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
  • Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied.
  • Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position. 
  • The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process.

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
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CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN
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