Child Care Center Teacher

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Hilo, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary

Job Number: 2023-01965

Department: Hawai’i Community College – Liberal Arts and Public Services

Division: Humanities

Opening Date: 09/25/2023

Closing Date: 10/17/2023 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:: 77035T

Description
Title: Child Care Center Teacher
Position Number: 77035T
Hiring Unit: Hawai’i Community College
Location: Hilo
Date Posted: September 25, 2023
Closing Date: October 17, 2023
Band: A
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBA, minimum $4,102.00 per month
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 9-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary – Not to Exceed: September 30, 2024

Other Conditions:
Revolving funds, temporary position. Appointment may begin approximately January 2024, possible renewal pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains child, parent and center records.
2. Assists with supervision and guided direction of Early Childhood Education students working and training in the center.
3. Models appropriate practitioner behavior for Early childhood students working and training in the center,
4. Serves as an early childhood teacher to provide routine physical care, supervision, and education to a group of children.
5. Performs multiple duties in connection with the center and classroom operation of the Hawai’i Community College Children’s Center.
6. Supervises, assists, and educates children in their daily routine by helping children for lunch, naptime, hand washing, tooth brushing, toileting, etc.
7. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for a group of children.
8. Assists in curriculum development and planning for the center.
9. Assists children with special need in routines as needed.
10. Supervises children during outdoor play.
11. Assists with the learning environment preparation and care.
12. Assists with communication to families.
13. Maintain records by assisting in recording attendance and maintaining snacks and meal records and assists in filing for USDA reimbursements.
14. Assist with supplies and materials in Center including requisitions and purchase orders.
15. Performs office tasks, answers phone, takes messages, etc.
16. Assist with development of the center newsletter.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for working with young children; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in early childhood education and child development demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with DHS Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of early childhood education and child development.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Knowledge of young children’s development, characteristics and behavior patterns.
9. Knowledge of practices and procedures in caring for, guiding and establishing rapport with young children.
10. Ability to sensitively relate to young children, their parents, staff and early childhood students in a learning and training environment.
11. Knowledgeable of principles, methods and practices of early childhood education and child development.
12. Ability to meet the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services licensing/staffing requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood from an accredited two-year college.
2. Experience and specialized training in infant and toddler development and care.
3. Experience working with volunteers and students in a training setting.
4. Familiar with The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and accreditation.
5. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting equity and a diverse workforce/academic environment.
6. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

1. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred to receive credit (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant;
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification;
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance;
4. Resume.

   Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

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