Training & Curriculum Specialist

About the role

In this Training & Curriculum Specialist role with Moody AFB’s Child & Youth Programs, you will become the trusted partner for staff, elevating classroom practice, strengthening program quality, and creating spaces where military children feel safe, curious, and eager to explore.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialist for various programs including child development centers, family childcare, school-age, youth programs, and unique childcare programs.
• Train program staff, volunteers, contractors, family childcare providers, administrative, and food service staff.
• Offer flexibility with a direct, streamlined application and hiring process due to a severe shortage of candidates or critical hiring needs.

Requirements

• A degree in early childhood or child development is required to meet the education requirements for this position.
• Professional knowledge of early childhood and youth development, including principles, theories, and practices from infancy through school-age, youth, and teen years.
• Knowledge of childcare regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop curricula supporting physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children and youth.
• Skills in developing supports for children with special needs and those with challenging behaviors.
• Ability to provide training to staff members, volunteers, family childcare providers, and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff.
• Experience in administering and interpreting environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be of legal working age.