The work is performed in a Child Development Center (CDC), U.S. Coast Guard. The purpose of the Child Development Services (CDS) Training and Curriculum (TAC) Specialist position is to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to Child Development Center (CDC) employees and CDS Family Child Care (FCC) providers, 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 12 years and promote school readiness and support ongoing school success. A comprehensive CDS employee-training program directly correlates to the quality of childcare programs provided. TAC works under supervision of CDC Director, and TAC would assume CDC director duties in the event the CDC Director and Assistant Director are not available.

Provides training to CDC employees and FCC providers. Utilizes child and youth development and training expertise to role model, mentor, coordinate and provide training, observe for successful implementation of training, assess development of children and youth by direct observation, and provide services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation by a nationally recognized early childhood accrediting agency, where applicable. Provides orientation to new employees to the CDC system and provides them with basic information that can be applied in all settings. Works with CDC Director and cognizant Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS) and Resource Specialist (FRS) to establish training plans and schedules for employees and provider training. Arranges for total CDS training opportunities, including training of management, administrations, food service, and direct staff. Provides training to CDC employees and FCC providers on age-appropriate activities. Arranges and/or delivers initial and ongoing training and ensures training is available to support career progression. Arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training. Ensures completion and documentation of required training of all CDS personnel. Develops a working relationship with local and on-line colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development. Maintains training records and establishes a standardized Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each CDS employee and FCC provider, as directed by CDC Director. Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CDC Directors. Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Association (CDA) and provides information, assistance and guidance to employees and providers who are seeking college-level classes to meet their professional goals. Works with Assistant CDC Director to promote FCC provider accreditation to certified FCC providers and identifies additional training needs. Provide parallel training and support services to the MWR staff working with youth and assist with obtaining/maintaining accreditation by a nationally recognized youth organization, as required.

Ensures that the required Coast Guard curriculum is implemented within each CDS program (i.e. supports implementation and execution of the Coast Guard standard i zed curriculum within the Child Development Center (CDC), including assisting CDC direct care staff by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans , and pro viding additional training when needed). Coordinates programming that supports the children and youth's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care. Ensures the quality and consistency of development programming to include environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management prac ices and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plan. R ole models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth. Observes activities throughout all hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for group and/or individuals. Provides feedback to employee s