Toddler Lead Caregiver (Ko Olina)

Patch Hawaii; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

19+ paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Employee child tuition discount

AFLAC supplemental insurance

FSA / dependent care

Life insurance

Job summary

Seagull Schools in Kapolei, HI seeks a Toddler Lead Caregiver to shape early development. You will design age-appropriate curricula, support families, and supervise assistants to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include fostering growth across physical, social, and cognitive domains, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with staff to ensure high-quality care. A proactive, patient, and creative educator is needed.

Qualifications

• Meet state childcare licensing requirements for infant/toddler lead caregivers.
• BA in early childhood, child development, or related field plus 12 credits approved EC courses.
• CDA with HS diploma or equivalent credentials is acceptable.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs and pass TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NAEYC accreditation standards and practices.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment and manage behavior.
• Train and evaluate assistants, aides, and volunteers.
• Maintain attendance and progress documentation, and communicate with parents.
• Observe developmental milestones and provide tailored support.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Creativity in activities

Organizational skills

Collaboration with parents

Classroom management

Education

BA in early childhood or related

30 hours early childhood training

12 months experience with under-36-months

CDA and HS Diploma option

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Professional Kapolei, HI, US

Salary Range: $24.22 To $26.04 Annually

Job Overview:

The Toddler Lead Caregivers are essential in shaping the early development of children. They create a safe and nurturing environment, design and deliver age-appropriate curricula, and work closely with families to support each child's growth. Infant Toddler Lead Caregivers report directly to the Center Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain NAEYC Accreditation Standards and practices.

Educational Development

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster developmental milestones.
• Promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth through play-based and hands-on learning activities.

Classroom Management

• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Use positive reinforcement and appropriate disciplinary methods to manage behavior.
• Train and evaluate assistant teachers, aides, and volunteers constructively.
• Maintain a clear substitute teacher plan in case of absence.
• Implement daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and napping schedules.
• Act as a role model for assistants and aides.

Child Development

• Observe and assess children’s developmental milestones and learning progress.
• Provide tailored support to children with varying abilities or special needs.

Parent Communication

• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians about their child’s progress and address concerns.
• Prepare and share progress reports and participate in parent-teacher meetings.
• Communicate with families regularly on Seagull Schools approved communication software

Health and Safety

• Provide attentive and loving care to infants and toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities to prevent injuries.
• Teach hygiene practices, such as handwashing and tidiness.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, educators, and administrators.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training as required.

Creative Engagement

• Promote creativity through art, music, storytelling, and dramatic play.
• Encourage curiosity and exploration to foster problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Administrative Tasks

• Maintain accurate attendance records and documentation of children’s progress.
• Prepare compliance and administrative reports as required.
• Maintain children’s record files.
• Contact parents if a child is absent for more than two days.
• Provide constructive feedback and conduct evaluations for assistant teachers and teacher’s aides.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Center Director or Teacher-in-Charge.

Qualifications:

• Meet State childcare licensing requirements for infant toddler lead caregivers:
• Option 1: BA in early childhood, child development, or related field, 12 credits approved early childhood courses (may be part of Bachelor’s degree); 30 hours approved Infant/toddler training, and 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting.
• Option 2: CDA and High School Diploma, 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training, and 24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months.
• Option 3: 2 years college (60 credits) preferably in early childhood, child development, or related, 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training, and 24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months.
• Meet medical, TB clearance, and criminal history requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing demeanor.
• Creativity in designing engaging educational activities.
• Strong organizational skills for managing classroom materials and schedules.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) leave.
• 19+ paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental health insurance through AFLAC.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Employee child tuition discount.

About Us:

Seagull Schools provides children an exceptional start to their educational journey. We do this in partnership with our learning community (families, students, teachers, kūpuna) by:

• Ensuring we use nationally-recognized best practices in early childhood learning and care.
• Learning through play and having fun!
• Providing affordable, accessible educational opportunities of the highest quality.
• Recognizing individual needs and interests to create personalized learning opportunities.
• Building connections and engaging with our local community.