Early Childhood Education CDA Workforce Specialist (Hilo)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

PATCH is seeking an individual to be responsible for day to day operations of the coordinator and implementation of the statewide CDA Workforce expansion.

This is a contracted position to run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (with potential for extension).

Must reside in Hawaii

Essential Duties:

• Recruit and work with Juniors/Senior High School students, new ECE practitioners or those ECE practitioners who would like to increase their education.
• Ensure enrollees are in a self-paced training program that at minimum, meets the CDA requirements and to monitor their progress utilizing the current selected vendor.
• Assist enrollees with building the required portfolio, providing them with sample and/or TA support Provides technical assistance to practitioners on how to complete the Registry forms.
• Work with neighborhood schools to collaborate and allow students to conduct their 480 hours or practicum.
• Check in with the schools and monitor students’ progress.
• Meet frequently with students to ensure they are on the path to meetings all components of the CDA. Meetings will be done 1:1, in small groups and/or large groups.
• Provide support for any training module a student may struggle with, portfolio, practicum placement, parent surveys, application process, study/prep for CDA exam and prepare for verification visits.
• Connect candidates to a preschool/infant toddler center/head start that will offer 480 hours of required practicum experience.

Other Duties:

• Assists in program marketing.
• Assists in gathering data for statistical reports and developing materials used to promote and inform about the Childcare Registry.
• Complete monthly PATCH reports
• Complete report for funders
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Remote position, equipment provided. Requires extended periods of sitting.

Work Hours:

• Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 – 4:30 with occasional nights and weekends.

Equipment Use:

• Computer and standard office equipment.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

• Requires relating to people in a friendly and professional manner with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized and able to pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and closely in a team.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and kneel.
• Must occasionally lift/or move more than 50 pound

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Previous experience interacting in a multi-cultural community.
• Requires knowledge of customer service and oral and written communication skills.
• Requires proficiency in computer & typing skills.
• Knowledge of CDA process
• Knowledge of State’s child care licensing requirements is preferred.
• Knowledge of community child care issues and resources is preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working in the early childhood field is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the CDA process

• 14 paid holidays annually
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Costco Membership
• Working Advantage discounts
• Optima Employee Assistance Program (EAP)