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.

Duties

Introduction: The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist position is threefold: (1) to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to CYP professionals that supports the professional requirements of their positions, (2) to assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years, and (3) to promote school readiness and support ongoing school success.  A comprehensive CYP training program directly correlates to the quality of child and youth programs provided.

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

(1) 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 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.OR(2) A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.(3) 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.(4) Knowledge of adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.(5) Ability to support DoD certification, accreditation, and staff credentialing (Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate of Arts (AA) Degree) by ensuring that required training is administered and successfully accomplished to meet statutory and program requirements.Must have the ability to supervise and provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers.  Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders.  Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.  Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services.  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 and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any.  Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications.  May be required to obtain a government drivers license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.CONTINUED QUALIFICATIONS:Participates in the CYP Inclusion Action Team meetings as required.  Coordinates staff training that includes reference to food and environmental allergies or physical disabilities, and policies and procedures on special needs accommodations.  Maintains supporting documentation on participants with special needs and ensures proper attention is provided.Classroom/Program Support: Ensures implementation and execution of the Marine Corps standardized curriculum within the Child Development Program (CDP).  Assists Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, approving weekly lesson/activity plans, and providing additional training when needed. Coordinates programming that supports the participants physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care.  Ensures quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans.  Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth.  Observes in program settings during hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals.  Works with other CYP professionals to evaluate classroom or activity area environments and makes recommendations to the CYP Director for the selection of developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment.  Reviews completed assessment forms and in coordination with the CYP Director, prepares a corrective action plan to remedy identified deficiencies.  Monitors progress and assesses program and environment in a timely manner.  Maintains a resource file library to aid CYP professionals in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives.  Assists in and supports 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.  Personnel Management: Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.  Must be alert to alcohol and substance abuse, and take appropriate action.Additional Responsibilities: In the absence of CYP Management, incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position.  Incumbent is a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Contacts

• Address CAMP PENDLETON MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER CAMP PENDLETON, CA 920555020 USA
• Name: CAMP PENDLETON MCCS
• Phone: 760/725-5893
• Email: [email protected]