Infant Toddler Aide - Full Time Honolulu

Parents And Children Together; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parents and Children Together in Hawaii is seeking an Infant Toddler Aide in Honolulu to support an early education program for children from birth to three, and to assist families. The role emphasizes safe, nurturing care and collaboration with caregivers.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers opportunities for professional development within Head Start and EHS programs, with federally funded services designed to promote healthy futures for Hawaii’s youngest learners.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of an individualized early education program for birth to three year olds and their families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Support Infant Toddler Caregivers in implementing curricula and learning activities.

Skills

Infant care experience

Childcare support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parents and Children Together is a statewide company that works with Hawaii’s children, individuals, and families to create safe and promising futures. Our vision is for Hawaii to be a peaceful, safe, and vibrant community with opportunities for all to fulfill their dreams. Our company culture is deeply embedded by our Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, Informed Approach, Excellence, Holistic Care and Future Focused.

If our mission and core values resonate with you, please consider us an organization to join. You’ll be joining one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s recognized Best Places to Work recipient for 2026 and for the previous 12 years.

Job Title

Infant Toddler Aide

Various Locations

Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

$16.28 / hour

Summary of Program and Position

We believe that every child deserves bright and healthy futures. Early education plays a critical role during the important developmental period, especially among disadvantaged children. Investing in early education will have a tremendous impact on life outcomes and provide thriving futures for Hawaii’s young minds.

Federally funded initiatives provide early childhood education and related comprehensive services for low-income parents and children, and children with special needs. Early Head Start (EHS) provides services in centers and in homes to prenatal parents and parents with infants and toddlers. Head Start (HS) serves children ages three through five and their parents to provide a head start for school success.

The Infant Toddler Aide assists with the delivery of an individualized and comprehensive early education program for prenatal women, including assisting in activities with the children ages birth to three (3) years old and their families, assisting children with disabilities, and performing tasks related to maintaining a clean safe environment for the children. This position reports direct to the Area Manager.

• Behaves in a manner that supports the agency's mission and follows personnel policies and procedures.
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers with developmental screening.
• Assists with the creation and ongoing maintenance of a safe, healthy, stimulating and developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environment; responsible for maintaining the center’s appearance; cleaning toys; and daily safety checks of center and program grounds.
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers in providing individualized learning opportunities for children and families.
• Assists with the preparation of curricula that enrich the learning experiences of children and their families.
• Assists the Infant Toddler Caregivers in providing comprehensive center based early childhood education services to children and their families.
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers with the organization and maintenance of program files and all required forms in accordance with established standards.
• Advocates on behalf of children and their families for comprehensive services that are effective and relevant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children from 0 to 3 years of age in a private and or licensed childcare facility. (Preferred)

Other

• Can obtain an acceptable criminal background check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
• Can obtain an acceptable CWS background check. upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
• Can obtain an acceptable National Sex Offender Registry Check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test upon hire and as requested

Why should you apply?

• Start your Professional Development today! Financial Aide available for qualified applicants who wish to obtain their Child Development Associate Certificates and/or to further your education in the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Our Early Head Start / Head Start Programs provide 30 + hours of professional development, annually that will fulfill Hawaii State licensing health and safety requirements
• Professional coaching opportunities in the field of Early Childhood Education