About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Training and Curriculum Specialist (NH-1701-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Force Support Squadron, Child and Youth Flight (412FSS/FSY) at Edwards AFB.
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the early childhood education specialist or youth development specialist for child and youth programs including child development centers, family child care, school-age, youth programs, and unique child care programs. To train program staff, volunteers, contractors, family child care providers, administrative, and food service staff.
Announcement Length/Closes: 15 Days
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $47,490-$113,185 Per Year (includes Locality)
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Desired Skills:
-2 years of experience managing NAEYC, COA, or NAFCC accreditation processes desired
-2 years of experience with special needs inclusion action planning desired
-2 years of experience designing and implementing staff professional development programs desired
Major Duties:
-Oversees, develops, and revises curricula for various child development and youth programs.
-Trains, role models, and mentors staff on curriculum implementation and positive classroom management.
-Creates and implements a professional development plan through observation, coaching, and training.
-Develops, conducts, and tracks orientation, annual, and specialized training for all personnel.
-Supports children with special needs by ensuring legal compliance and coordinating with support agencies.
-Trains staff on accommodating and providing care for children with complex medical or behavioral needs.
-Develops plans to improve operations, correct deficiencies, and enhance program quality.
-Serves as the principal point of contact for national accreditation and compliance inspections.
-Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various installation and community organizations.
-Addresses customer concerns, resolves problems, and assists with parent education and involvement activities.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- 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
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in the subject-matter field of Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Please send resumes to: Tiffany Caldwell tiffany.caldwell.4@us.af.mil
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