Assistant Caregiver - Early Head Start (Oahu)

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: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

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 EHS Program Director and Lead Caregiver is primarily responsible to assist the Lead Caregiver in developing a nurturing and challenging classroom environment. The Assistant Caregiver assists in planning and implementing classroom activities as organized by the Teacher and performs daily classroom management and program operations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college, which requires knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing, (data processing, accounting, human services), or formalized apprenticeship program. For example, certified substance abuse counselor, bookkeeper, etc.

Other (Specify):

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 months full time (FT) experience working with children under 36 months of age in a licensed group care setting.
• Or High School Diploma, or its equivalent and Child Development Associate (CDA) and 24 months full time (FT) experience working with children under 36 months of age in a licensed group care setting.
• Or 36 months full time (FT) experience working with children under 36 months of age in a licensed group care setting.

EXPERIENCE

• Over two years, up to and including four years
• Other (Specify): 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.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 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 0-3 and their families.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver's abstract.
• This 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 island.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, 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 of convictions.