Teacher (Preschool)

Redland Christian Migrant Association; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to childhood education seeks a Lead Infant Toddler Caregiver for its Ohio locations. This role focuses on providing individualized education and advocacy for families with young children. Candidates should possess a Child Development Associate certification and relevant early childhood education credits, ensuring comprehensive developmental support in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

21 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

14 Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage

401K with 4% Employer Match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 36 months in licensed settings.
• Infant/toddler training, minimum 30 hours, required.
• Lead caregiver qualification from State of Hawaii required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized comprehensive early childhood education services.
• Coordinate weekly lesson plans centered on child development.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required assessments.

Skills

Child Development

Family Advocacy

Individualized Education

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

12 College Credits in Early Childhood Education

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 2025 and for the previous 11 years.

Job Title: Lead Infant Toddler Caregiver

Location/Work Status: Oahu, Hawaii (various locations: Waimanalo, Kalihi, Pearl City, Waianae, Waialua)

Job Type: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $19.38 - $23.38 / per month with competitive benefits package

Benefit Highlights:

• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family
• 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

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 Lead 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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Maintain accurate written/electronic records including health information, ongoing assessments, family contact documentation, screening schedule, observations, and other required forms in a timely manner.
• Completes required documents and submits weekly and monthly paperwork associated with assigned classroom and children. Paperwork consists of meal counts, attendance records, health and safety checklists, food temperature logs, feeding progression logs, and other required forms.
• Use individualized curricula to meet the identified needs of each child and family and ensures linkages and/or referrals are made to community resources. Implements special education services, for children with special needs and their families, through the development and implementation of an Individualized Family Support Plan in collaboration with the child’s Part C provider (e.g., Early Intervention, Easter Seals, etc.)

Lead Infant Toddler Caregiver Level 2

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Child Development Associate (CDA), required.
3. Minimum of twelve (12) college credits in early childhood education, required.
4. Thirty (30) hours of infant/toddler training, required.
5. Lead Caregiver qualified as documented through the State of Hawaii childcare registry, required.
6. 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

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, required.
3. Minimum of twelve (12) college credits in early childhood education, required.
4. Thirty (30) hours of infant/toddler training, required.
5. Lead Caregiver qualified as documented through the State of Hawaii childcare registry, required.
6. 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.