Infant Toddler Aide - Part Time Waianae

Job Description

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 2026 and for the previous 12 years.  

Job Title:  Infant Toddler Aide

Various Locations: Waianae, Hawaii 

Job Type: Part-Time (30 hours a week), Non-Exempt

Hours:  Generally, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday through Friday

Compensation: $16.28 / 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 Infant Toddler Aide assists with the delivery of an individualized and comprehensive early education program for prenatal women, including assisting in activities with the children ages birth to three (3) years old and their families, assisting children with disabilities, and performing tasks related to maintaining a clean safe environment for the children. This position reports direct to the Area Manager.

Essential Duties: 

• Behaves in a manner that supports the agency's mission and follows personnel policies and procedures. 
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers 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 the center’s appearance; cleaning toys; and daily safety checks of center and program grounds.
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers 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 Infant Toddler Caregivers in providing comprehensive center based early childhood education services to children and their families. 
• Assists Infant Toddler Caregivers with the organization and maintenance of program 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 from 0 to 3 years of age in a private and or licensed childcare facility. (Preferred)

Other:

1. Can obtain an acceptable criminal background check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter. 
2. Can obtain an acceptable CWS background check. upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter. 
3. Can obtain an acceptable National Sex Offender Registry Check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
4. 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