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Head Teacher - Kauai Head Start (Full-Time)
Location:
Lihue, HI
Description:
Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty. OUR MISSION Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. OUR VISION Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations. OUR VALUES HOPE values: H umility, O wnership, P erseverance, E ngagement We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more. Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities! SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Head Teacher is primarily responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum and supervising all aspects of the Head Start Program for their classroom site. A Head Teacher regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment while providing effective and efficient administration and operation of Head Start classroom. This includes the direction and guidance of classroom staff and volunteers, effective planning, organizing daily duties, supervising and implementing all classroom activities. EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing. Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college of university in the field of Early Childhood Education or related field.Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university and six months working experience in an Early Childhood programOr Credential in Child Development Associate program or organized two-year college program (60 credits) and Certificate in Early Childhood Education, plus one year supervised teaching experience in an Early Childhood program; Or Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university plus six months working in an Early Childhood program, plus six credit or equivalent approved Child Development of Early Childhood training courses (included as part of bachelors of arts or science degree)Or Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university plus twelve credits or equivalent approved Child Development or Early Childhood training courses (included as part of bachelors of arts or science degree). EXPERIENCE Over two years. On-going monthly in service training with topics focusing around but not limited to Child Development, Health & Safety, challenging behaviors, curriculum, working with parents etc. Experience gathered pre-B.A. degree is acceptable. Must have excellent communication, organization, supervision and problem solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team member. Knowledge of and Experience with children ages 3-5 and their families. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Must have excellent communication, organization, supervision and problem solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to work as ateam member.Experience with children ages 3-5 and their families.CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire. OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent onmaintaining a clear driver's abstract.his job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the islandThis job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport clients, asneeded, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear ofconvictions. At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.
Company:
Child And Family Service
Posted:
November 15 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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