Teacher (Head Start)

Up to $1,000 paid in hiring incentives! Aside from a highly rewarding job and competitive salary, we offer a strong benefits package, which includes: a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; full health, dental and vision insurance coverage; up to 21 days paid vacation and 21 days paid sick leave; all State and Federal holidays; group term life insurance; AFLAC supplemental benefits; a flexible spending account; employee assistance program support; and potential higher education tuition assistance. For more information, please visit https://www.hcapweb.org/hcap-employment/

• All interested applicants must submit an HCAP employment application along with their resume
• ====================================== The Teacher position provides a well-balanced, developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhances all aspects of a child's development; including health, safety, education and psychological wellness.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Early Childhood Education a. Uses observation and assessment tools to create curriculum design, materials and strategies for children with varying abilities and needs. 2. Case Management a. Develops a plan of action for each child and family and insures team understands outcomes expected. b. Addresses children/families needs and concerns in a timely manner c. Coordinates follow-up services for children and families. d. Identifies a single point of contact with community resources and ensures that team members and families utilize this information. 3. Parent Involvement/Education a. Builds positive relationships with families and maintains open, ongoing communication with them. b. Shares information from observations and assessments with families and discusses children's interest, strengths, needs, and developmental progress through home visits and parent/staff conferences. c. Explains home-based philosophy, approach to curriculum, basic child development, guidance techniques using language that promotes family's understanding. 4. Supervision a. Provides information, training and guidance to parents. b. Provides appropriate feedback to staff on work performance and other job related activities as needed. c. Completes formal written performance evaluations, discusses outcomes and sets annual goals with staff. d. Promotes team spirit and cooperation between staff, volunteers and parents. 5. Public Relations a. Creates a welcoming climate for both child and parent at home visits. b. Engages parents to assist with home visits and ongoing activities for the home. c. Participates in team conferences, home visits and parent/teacher conferences. d. Supports families in pursuing their goals and sharing personal success stories. 6. Professional Development a. Attends Head Start In-Service, cluster training sessions, workshops, and conferences. b. Applies knowledge from in-house training or workshops and conferences into classroom practices. c. Volunteers to conduct workshops, training sessions, etc. with other early childhood program staff in the community. d. Subscribes to professional journals, joins professional organizations (Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children). Participates in activities. e. Attends job related classes at community college/colleges.

EDUCATION

An Associate in Early Childhood Education A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college) Associate or Bachelor degree in any field with a Child Development Accreditation (CDA)

EXPERIENCE

Requires at least one (1) year of preschool teaching experience as a Head Start program teacher.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of, and agreement with, the goals and objectives of the Head Start program and its interdisciplinary team approach towards meeting the needs of the entire family.
• Must have a current First Aid certificate or obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and daily access to an automobile that is properly licensed and insured for work.
• Must show evidence of current physical examination and TB test at time of employment.
• Must furnish proof of recent State of Hawaii "Criminal History Record Clearance" and FBI fingerprint check.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Bilingual/bicultural skills, preferably in Samoan, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Laotian, Marshallese or Chuukese.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$51,400.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood General Education Teachers:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person