Training And Curriculum Specialist

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Primary purpose of this position: Serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialist for child and youth programs including child development centers, family childcare, school-age, youth programs, and unique childcare programs. Train program staff, volunteers, contractors, family child care providers, administrative, and food service staff.

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Summary

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Primary purpose of this position: Serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialist for child and youth programs including child development centers, family childcare, school-age, youth programs, and unique childcare programs. Train program staff, volunteers, contractors, family child care providers, administrative, and food service staff.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/13/2026 to 06/30/2026

Salary $52,727 - $68,549 per year

Total salary, to include locality adjustment, will be determined based on the location of the position for which selected.

Pay scale & grade GS 9

Locations

MANY vacancies in the following locations:

Eielson AFB, AK

Elmendorf AFB, AK

Maxwell AFB, AL

Little Rock AFB, AR

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Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

Luke AFB, AZ

Beale AFB, CA

Edwards AFB, CA

Los Angeles, CA

March AFB, CA

Travis AFB, CA

Vandenberg AFB, CA

Air Force Academy, CO

Buckley AFB, CO

Denver, CO

Peterson AFB, CO

Schriever AFB, CO

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

Dover AFB, DE

Eglin AFB, FL

Homestead AFB, FL

Hurlburt Field, FL

MacDill AFB, FL

Patrick AFB, FL

Tyndall AFB, FL

Dobbins AFB, GA

Moody AFB, GA

Andersen Air Base, GU

Hickam AFB, HI

Mountain Home AFB, ID

Scott AFB, IL

Grissom AFB, IN

McConnell AFB, KS

Barksdale AFB, LA

Hanscom AFB, MA

Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

Andrews AFB, MD

Selfridge ANG Base, MI

Arden Hills, MN

Whiteman AFB, MO

Columbus AFB, MS

Keesler AFB, MS

Malmstrom AFB, MT

Fort Bragg, NC

Pope AFB, NC

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC

Grand Forks AFB, ND

Minot AFB, ND

Offutt AFB, NE

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

Cannon AFB, NM

Holloman AFB, NM

Kirtland AFB, NM

Nellis AFB, NV

Niagara Falls, NY

Youngstown, OH

Altus AFB, OK

Vance AFB, OK

Pittsburgh, PA

Charleston AFB, SC

Shaw AFB, SC

Ellsworth AFB, SD

Dyess AFB, TX

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Goodfellow AFB, TX

Lackland AFB, TX

Laughlin AFB, TX

Randolph AFB, TX

Sheppard AFB, TX

Langley AFB, VA

Fairchild AFB, WA

McChord AFB, WA

Warren AFB, WY

Remote job No Telework eligible No 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. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 1701 General Education And Training

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CYP-TC-12945878-09 Control number 866526400

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Duties

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• Oversees curricula for child development centers, family childcare programs, school-age, youth programs and other unique children's programs.
• Creates a work environment that supports ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement through observation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training and reflective practice.
• Ensures procedures are followed to support the 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, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services
• Represents all programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with agencies on and off the installation.
• This position has the ultimate responsibility for programs meeting the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs or the Council of Accreditation criteria for accreditation and DoD certification requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required. Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. -- Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The position may be designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees may be required to pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Works an uncommon tour of duty. May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
• IAW 34-144 and DoD Certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years is required. - Must be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, rescue breathing, and Food Handlers Training, ServSafe. Must complete applicable Virtual Lab School (VLS) courses.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license. An annual driving record check will be required.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required.
• DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• May be locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); performing a Mission-Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. (DoDI 3020-42)
• May be assigned to a Centrally Managed position.
• Mission-Essential positions perform a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Program
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Agency Check (LAC) and a National Agency Check with inquiries (NACI) is required
• May be assigned to a Bargaining Unit position
• Positions in non-foreign locations may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice

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 Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development or early childhood education.

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.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood education, 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 in child or development or early childhood education. NOTE: You MUST submit copies 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 next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of early childhood or youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor, and evaluate the execution of curriculum and age-appropriate activities. Knowledge of youth education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor, and evaluate the execution of curriculum and age-appropriate activities, youth recreation, or physical education. Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.

OR

EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

The following are examples of qualifying specialized experience for Air Force child development positions:

• Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight.

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 the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school-age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices.
• Knowledge of childcare regulation requirements and policies
• Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of children and youth. Skill in developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors.
• Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, volunteers, family child care providers and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff.
• Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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.

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

Additional information

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.

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