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Training and Curriculum Specialist, Nf-04/Rft, Chura Warabi, Camp Courtney

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Training and Curriculum Specialist job at Camp Courtney on Okinawa, Japan, with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), a non-appropriated funds organization that runs quality-of-life programs for Marines and their families. The specialist trains staff in the Child and Youth Program, which serves children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Only people living in Okinawa or arriving there on official orders can apply, and the job includes random drug testing and up to 25% travel.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the United States. The position is only for applicants currently living in Okinawa or arriving there on official government orders.

What you would do

  • Train Child and Youth Program staff to meet their job requirements
  • Help put a developmentally appropriate curriculum into practice
  • Mentor and coach staff on early childhood and youth development
  • Observe training sessions and assess children's development in classrooms
  • Support national accreditation and staff credentials such as the CDA

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With experience: You need 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. The announcement does not give a grade level for this experience.

With education: A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child/Youth Development, or a related field such as Elementary Education, Special Education, or Family and Consumer Science (Early Childhood emphasis). You can also qualify with a mix of at least 24 semester hours of college work and/or other course work that gives knowledge comparable to that degree. Schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current food handlers certification
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current First Aid certification
  • May be required to obtain a government driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages; longer resumes will not be considered
  • Education or certification certificates, if applicable
  • DD-214 Member Copy if you have prior military service
  • Social Security card, which must be presented during the application process
  • Written request and ID card with TA stamped in red if you apply through the Transition Assistance Program

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your application, resume and supporting documents show you meet the listed qualifications. The selecting official will choose the best qualified applicant, and missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or fewer, because longer resumes are not considered.
  • Apply online through the MCCS Careers website only; emailed or mailed applications are not considered.
  • Confirm that you live in Okinawa or have official orders there before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • National Agency Check and childcare background check, which you must obtain and maintain
  • Pre-employment physical and annual physicals after that
  • Proof of immunizations and freedom from communicable disease
  • Must complete all DoD training requirements on time
  • Test Designated Position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • A positive drug test or refusing a test may lead to removal
  • Direct deposit of total net pay is mandatory
  • Selectees may be changed to part-time or full-time at management's discretion without further competition

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$25.00 – $26.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Education And Training (1701)
Announcement
79296

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