Preschool Aide - On Call (West) Hawaii Island

Parents And Children Together; Hawaii; On-site; USD 18,388 - 26,190; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Aide for Child Development Associate Certificates

30+ hours of professional development annually

Professional coaching opportunities

Job summary

Parents And Children Together in Holualoa, Hawaii, is looking for a Preschool Aide to support Early Head Start programs. This on-call position involves assisting Preschool Teachers in providing a safe, stimulating educational environment for young children.

Responsibilities include maintaining classroom cleanliness, aiding in individualized learning, and participating in professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and experience with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with children in a preschool or daycare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Preschool Teachers with screening and development.
• Maintains a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Supports individualized learning for children and families.
• Prepares enriching curricula for children.
• Advocates for comprehensive services for families.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location/Work Status

Holualoa, Hawaii

Job Type

On Call (less than 19 hours / week), Non-Exempt

Compensation

$16.18 / 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 Preschool Aide assists with the implementation of an individualized and comprehensive early education program, including assisting in activities with the children, assisting children with disabilities, and performing tasks related to maintaining a clean safe environment for the children. This position reports to the Area Manager or Preschool Teacher, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

• Behaves in a manner that supports the agency's mission and follows personnel policies and procedures.
• Assists Preschool Teachers with developmental screening.
• Assists with the creation and on-going maintenance of a safe, healthy, stimulating and developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environment; responsible for maintaining classroom appearance; cleaning toys; and daily safety checks of classroom and grounds.
• Assists Preschool Teachers 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 Preschool Teachers in providing comprehensive center based early childhood education services to children and their families.
• Assists Preschool Teachers with the organization and maintenance of classroom 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 in a preschool or day care setting. (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