Kauai Child Care Trainer (On-call)

PATCH People Attentive to Children; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PATCH in Hawaii is seeking a Training Instructor to lead scheduled classes for PATCH participants and to act as an on-call representative. The role requires flexibility and availability to accommodate training schedules and duties.

Responsibilities include ensuring materials are ready, reviewing training content, and handling paperwork for each class. The position emphasizes staying current with curriculum updates and DHS-mandated topics through ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience training adults who work with children.
• Minimum twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field and at least ten years ECE experience.
• OR Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college in ECE or related field and at least three years ECE experience.
• Applicants must show the above experience and proof of credits.
• This position requires physical presence in Hawaii.
• AND ten (10) years of ECE experience and twelve (12) credits in ECE or related field in addition to the requirements above.
• AND Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college in ECE or related field, in addition to the requirements above.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in scheduled classes for PATCH participants.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available for each training session.
• Review and familiarize oneself with training materials and equipment.
• Coordinate and manage paperwork related to each class.
• Prepare and clean up before and after each training session.
• Return training materials and paperwork to PATCH offices promptly.
• Participate in or review minutes from all trainer meetings.
• Stay current with training updates and curriculum revisions.

Skills

Adult training

Flexibility

Education

12 credits in ECE or related field

Bachelor degree in ECE or related field

Job description

PATCH is hiring a Training Instructor to lead scheduled classes and serve as an on‑call representative.

This is a position that requires flexibility and availability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead instruction in scheduled classes for PATCH participants.
• Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are readily available for each training session.
• Thoroughly review and familiarize oneself with training materials and equipment.
• Coordinate and manage paperwork related to each class, including distribution, collection, and completion.
• Prepare and clean up before and after each training session, setting up and disposing of any necessary materials.
• Return training materials and paperwork to PATCH offices in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in or review minutes from all stat Trainer meetings, staying informed and engaged.
• Stay current with training updates, curriculum revisions, and DHS-mandated topics through regular training and education.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years experience providing training to adults who work with children and

Minimum twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field AND at least ten (10) years ECE experience.

OR

Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college in ECE or related field AND at least three (3) years ECE experience.

• Applicants must show the above experience and proof of credits.

This position requires physical presence in Hawaii.

AND

At least ten (10) years of ECE experience, minimum twelve (12) credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field, in addition to the requirements above.

AND

Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college in ECE or related field, in addition to the requirements above.