Training & Curriculum Specialist

Minimum: Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study directly related to child development, early childhood education or equivalent, OR Associate level (two-year) degree in early childhood education/child development, from an accredited college or university. Must include 12 semester hours covering children aged birth through 5 years and four years of experience in a child care setting in a program serving children aged birth through 5 years Valid Driver’s license. Must have within 60 days of hire and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certifications. Preferred (in addition to the minimum): Knowledge of a very wide range of professional early childhood education principles, concepts, and techniques to develop, interpret, monitor and evaluate the execution of curriculum and age-appropriate activities for the CDC program area. Knowledge of Child Development behaviors, norms, growth patterns, nutritional requirements and procedures for assigned program area which support and promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in assigned age groups. Knowledge of requirements for developmentally appropriate program materials and equipment, and the establishment of criteria for the organization of developmentally appropriate child activity spaces. Knowledge of appropriate developmental programming based upon implications and effects of child growth and behavioral patterns. Knowledge of staff training requirements and operational procedures in assigned program area/age groups. Knowledge of adult learning styles and motivational techniques. Knowledge of training techniques and course development methods to provide required and supplemental training.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.