Preschool Teacher - East Hawaii Full Time

Program: Early Head Start / Head Start Programs Hawaii

Location: Hilo (East), Hawaii

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Head Start (HS) is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education and comprehensive services for low-income families with children ages three to five years old. HS supports children’s growth and development in a positive learning environment. Services are provided in a classroom setting with hours of operation ranging from four to 10 hours a day.

What you will be doing:

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  Provide individualized and comprehensive early childhood education services in accordance with federal performance standards
  
  and current best practice in the field of early childhood education
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  Provide leadership to classroom staff and assumes all the responsibilities of a supervisor for the staff that report directly to this
  
  position
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  Is responsible for ensuring that all participants receive timely and appropriate developmental screenings
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  Obtain, maintains, and coordinates the use of all physical resources available and ensures the maintenance of a safe, healthy, stimulating, developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets licensing and federal standards
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  Is responsible for accurate and complete documentation, that all required confidentiality of consumer records is maintained, and that all procedures are in accordance with established standards
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  Plan and conduct monthly lesson planning sessions with classroom staff members
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  Recommend to Area Manager appropriate training and professional development opportunities for program staff and parents
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  Communicate and work effectively with individuals and all clients of diverse, racial, social, and economic backgrounds

Education/Training:

1. Must be at least 18 years old.

2. Must have six (6) months experience as a lead teacher in a licensed Early Childhood Education

program or center PLUS one of the following:

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  An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR related field that includes
  
  coursework equivalent to a major in ECE with experience teaching preschool-age
  
  children.
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  A Bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  
  OR related field that includes coursework equivalent to a major in ECE with
  
  experience teaching preschool-age children.

We offer exceptional benefits that your entire family can enjoy! These benefits include, but not limited to:

• A comprehensive medical and dental plan including vision and prescription coverage
• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days including 5 Paid Personal Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Credit Union Membership, Pet Insurance, Aflac, and much more!

PACT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness. We prioritize and invest in employee development and wellness, creating opportunities for all to learn, grow, and realize their full potential in a healthy and flexible work environment. PACT maintains an atmosphere of collaborative decision-making, communication, and openness within and across our programs to provide the high-quality services in support of our mission. At PACT, you can make a difference working with families and communities throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Apply today to join a team whose mission is to build and create safe and promising futures for children and families right here in our own community!