Preschool Teacher & Infant-Toddler Lead Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

The Cole Academy provides Hawaii's finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and island-wide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, Windward Oahu, and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).

We have continuous recruitment at all of our campuses for Preschool Lead Teachers and Infant/Toddler Lead Caregivers, for full-time, part-time and substitute/on-call roles.

Lowest ratios, advanced curriculum & training, ample technological and material resources. Join a great team working together to prepare children for K-12.

Industry-leading salaries, excellent benefits, extensive paid vacations and holidays, EAP.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible, under the supervision of the Center Director, to establish and implement goals and objectives using our developmentally appropriate curriculum that meet the individual needs of the children
• Establish and maintain regular, on-going communication with parents
• Maintain positive, nurturing attitude towards each individual child; and utmost, to ensure the health and safety of the children in the care of the Academy.
• Follows Cole Academy policies and procedures, DHS licensing rules and regulations, and NECPA guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• For Lead positions: Education and experience required for the I/T "Lead Caregiver" and GCC "Teacher" qualification under DHS Early Childhood Registry. 
• No experience necessary for Aide & Assistant positions, so if your qualifications do not meet this job posting, you may apply to instead be considered for an aide or assistant role, but those positions come with a different wage scale commensurate with these entry- or mid-career roles.

Job Type: Full-time, part-time and substitute

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, Full time, 9-hour shift spans with 1 hour break

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person