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Infant / Toddler Teacher - Lahaina
Summary
Title:Infant / Toddler Teacher - Lahaina
ID:1329
Division:Preschool
Site:Lahaina
District:Maui
Island:Maui
Position:Caregiver
Description
Location: 60 Kenui St., Lahaina, HI 96761
Position Summary: Plan and carry out daily program and activities for a group of infant/toddler age children
Supervises: May work with and supervise an assistant teacher or aide
Responsible to:     Center Director, Preschool Division
Schedule:                  Full Time


Are you ready to join a team where you can make a difference? We're waiting for you!

When you join Kama'aina Kids Ohana you can expect:

  • To make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
  • To be supported with a work/life balance and a minimum 50% childcare discount
  • To be nurtured in your professional growth through training, meetings, one on one support, and financial assistance.
  • To be part of our community enriched culture; where laughter, fun and creativity are encouraged.

Kama’aina Kids Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on hours worked)

  • $100 New Hire Bonus
  • Competitive Pay Rates ($15 per hour)
  • College Tuition Reimbursement ($2000 per year)
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification)
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance (Plus vision and dental)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Childcare Discounts (50-75% discount)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays (10 per year)
  • Employee Birthday Holiday

Essential Job Functions (fundamental teacher responsibilities):

  • Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate environment that supports the growth and development of children.
  • Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate daily activities for children.
  • Turn in written lesson plans according to the schedule established.
  • Observe record and report significant individual and group behavior.
  • Be responsible for written communication to parents; notes, newsletters, end of year written reports on children. Conduct Parent and Teacher conferences.
  • Establish a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
  • Supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
  • Attend staff meetings, school programs, In-Service Training.
  • Display teaching excellence for other staff; role model, share professional and technical information
  • Establish/follow feeding schedules and procedures for infants and others as needed.

Secondary Job Functions (tasks that can be delegated):

  • Assist with or write up lesson plans.
  • Write communications to parents, notes, newsletters, and yearend report.
  • Fill out injury reports.
  • Set up classroom daily
  • Change diapers and/or wet or soiled clothing.
  • Keep the environment clean and orderly; bend and pick up toys, wipe tables and chairs, etc.
  • Answer the telephone and record messages according to format.

Additional Responsibilities (expected of all staff):

  • Relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
  • Greet parents cheerfully.
  • Greet children individually, warmly, and cheerfully.
  • Give caring personal attention to children when they need it; comfort crying, dry tears, wipe noses, give hugs and reassurance.
  • Be conscious of the cleanliness of children; soiled clothing must be changed, children’s hands and faces kept clean.
  • Report all signs of illness, injury, unusual behavior, or possible abuse to the Center Director.
  • Use group management and discipline that is positive, appropriate, and consistent.
  • Maintain a positive attitude toward children, parents, and coworkers.
  • Communicate with children, parents, coworkers, and Director.
  • Work cooperatively with Director and other staff towards maintaining a quality program for children.

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education.

Option 1)

  • Bachelor's degree in ECE, Child Development or related field
  • 12 Credits of approved ECE or CD training courses (may be part of bachelor’s degree) and 30 hours course work in I/T development from an accredited teacher training institute/program
  • 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 of approved ECE or CD training courses; 30 hours course work in I/T development from an accredited teacher training institute/program
  • 24-months full time experience working with children under 5-years in licensed group care setting of which 12-months must be with children under 36-months

Option 3)

  • 2-years of college (60 credits), preferably in ECE, CD or related field
  • 12 Credits of approved ECE or CD training courses; 30 hours course work in I/T development from an accredited teacher training institute/program
  • 24-months full time experience working with children under 5-years in licensed group care setting of which 12-months must be with children under 36-months

Personal Demands of the Position:

  • Emotional maturity and stability.
  • Emotional stamina to work positively with young children for the length of the scheduled workday.
  • Mental stability; patient, flexible, sense of humor, positive, consistent, dependable, cooperative.
  • Sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
  • Able to take supervision and correction constructively.
  • Able to positively supervise aides and other personnel when required.
  • Clean personal hygiene

Learn more!

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