Program: Early Head Start / Head Start

Job Type: Full Time, Nonexempt

Location: Hilo, (East) Hawaii

Provide a head start for school success! Assist families to be the best that they can be by providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where both parents and children can continue to grow.

The Infant Toddler Caregiver will implement an individualized and comprehensive early childhood education program for prenatal women, children ages birth to 3 years and their families in a center-based model.

What you will be doing:
Provides individualized comprehensive early childhood education services to Early Head Start families and acts as a family educator and advocate; promotes best practice and acts as a resource person.
Coordinate and completes weekly lesson plans that are centered on the development of the child through individualized small and large group activities. Emphasis is placed on preparing children for preschool and engaging families throughout the process.
Coordinate with parents to ensure that prenatal, well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings, and nutrition assessments are complete and necessary follow up occurs.
Complete Individualized Family Partnership Agreement, Individualized Learning Plans, developmental screenings and all other required assessments with families in accordance with program policies and procedures.

Note to applicants: In order to be considered for an interview, you mustst attach and provide proof of Lead Caregiver qualified credential as documented through the state of Hawaii childcare registry. If you are not certain if you possess this credential or questions regarding your Lead Caregiver credential, please visit the DHS HAWAII EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRY at PATCHHawaii.org for questions or clarification of your credential prior to submitting your application for employment.

Lead Infant Toddler Caregiver Level 2

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Child Development Associate (CDA), required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) college credits in early childhood education, required.
• Thirty (30) hours of infant/toddler training, required.
• Lead Caregiver qualified as documented through the State of Hawaii childcare registry, required.
• Twelve (12) months full-time experience working with children under thirty-six (36) months of age in a licensed early childhood education program or center, required.

Lead Infant Toddler Caregiver Level 3

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) college credits in early childhood education, required.
• Thirty (30) hours of infant/toddler training, required.
• Lead Caregiver qualified as documented through the State of Hawaii childcare registry, required.
• Twelve (12) months full-time experience working with children under thirty-six (36) months of age in a licensed early childhood education program or center, required.

We offer exceptional benefits that your entire family can enjoy! These benefits include, but not limited to:

• A comprehensive medical and dental plan including vision and prescription coverage
• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days including 5 Paid Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Credit Union Membership, Pet Insurance, Aflac, and much more!

PACT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness. We prioritize and invest in employee development and wellness, creating opportunities for all to learn, grow, and realize their full potential in a healthy and flexible work environment. PACT maintains an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making, communication, and openness within and across our programs to provide the high-quality services in support of our mission. At PACT, you can make a difference working with families and communities throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Apply today to join a team whose mission is to build and create safe and promising futures for children and families right here in our own community!