Department of the Navy

TRAINING & CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, NF-1701-04

Albany, Georgia Full time

TRAINING & CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, NF-1701-04

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Albany, Georgia

Salary Range: $27.37 - $27.37 Per Hour

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

  • What to Expect: Orients new CYP professionals to the child and youth system and provides basic information that can be applied in all program settings. Ensures implementation and execution of the Marine Corps standardized curriculum within the Child Development Program (CDP). Provides support for CYP professionals in preparing for inspections and accreditation. 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. May assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position. Operate independently with minimum supervision toward overall objectives of the programs. Coordinates with CYP Directors to establish training plans and a schedule for professional training.

Qualifications: What are we looking for? 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 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. 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 adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners. 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.

How to Apply: STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume. You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed. Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy). There is an education requirement Step 3 must also be completed to qualify. STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=75116&PostingSeq=1/ STEP 3 - College Transcript(s), (REQUIRED) A 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) from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position (or US equivalency evaluation). For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=75116&PostingSeq=1/. Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration. STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=75116&PostingSeq=1/. STEP 5 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-17