Partners in Development Foundation is one of Hawaiʻiʻs foremost local nonprofits, operating since 1997. We lead with our values of aloha and service, supporting some of our most vulnerable youth and families throughout the state with education and programs that build healthy, resilient families and communities. We have served more than 128,000 family members in our 27 years of service (see pidf.org). This opportunity is a chance to work with and support a dynamic leadership team committed to making a difference in the lives of keiki and ʻohana. Explore the chance to join our team and contribute in a meaningful, rewarding, and positive work environment devoted to building a better Hawaiʻi for today and tomorrow.
For a limited time, Partners in Development Foundation will be offering a recruitment bonus of up to $1000 subject to funding availability. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
Primary Purpose:
Guide program participants in developing appropriate and culturally relevant activities to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth at nonaccredited/licensed sites.
Essential Duties:
Prepare for a High Quality Preschool Environment
● Plan and implement the program-designed curriculum for program participants using the program-approved early childhood education (ECE) standards;
● Pursue deeper knowledge of unit themes regularly;
● Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner.
Provide a High Quality Preschool Environment
● Establish, preserve, and cultivate positive, professional relationships with program participants, colleagues, and program partners with respect and care;
● Provide a program-approved physical learning environment for program participants;
● Provide indoor and outdoor opportunities and materials that foster learning of the program-approved curriculum;
● Oversee daily preschool operations of designated site(s);
● Assist with providing child care for drop-in services, if applicable per grant.
Preserve and Cultivate a High Quality Preschool and Program Environment
● Engage with team to discuss issues and brainstorm solutions;
● Communicate progress, issues, and proposed solutions of site(s) with supervisor;
● Lead regularly scheduled meetings;
● Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned include, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.
Work Hours:
● 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;
● Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
● Some events and professional development may occur during nights or weekends.
Working Conditions:
● Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
● Office setting;
● If telework is allowed, must have a designated area in home that is free from distractions and conducive to telework arrangement;
● Travel in program and/or personal vehicle to and from program sites;
● Travel to the neighbor islands and the continental U.S. may be required.
Equipment Use:
May include use of: vehicles (company, personal), electronics, and tools and equipment (used for site, prepping, office, facility, vehicle maintenance).
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education
● Have one of the following:
o Higher education degree in ECE or child development (CD) from an accredited college or university;
o Bachelor’s degree (any field) from an accredited college or university and 12 credits in ECE and/or CD;
o Bachelor’s degree in elementary education (ElEd) from an accredited college or university and six (6) credits in ECE and/or CD;
o 60 credits in a degreed program; certificate in ECE (16 credits)
o Child Development Associate (CDA) (in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, or Home Visitor);
o 24 college credits in ECE, CD, ElEd, or early childhood special education;
● Knowledge and understanding of Hawaiian culture and values.
Experience
● One (1) year of full time equivalent (FTE) experience in an educational setting teaching young children reflective of the age group of children they are supporting (generally 0-2 year olds in infant/toddler class; 3-4 year olds in preschool class);
● Basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel) and Google Drive (Meetings, Docs, Sheets, Calendar);
● Proficient with email, internet researching, and virtual meeting and/or teaching platforms;
● At least 18 years old (to be counted in the ratio);
● Preference: Experience working with homeless and at-risk families of KP’s target population.
Driving
● Valid driver’s license;
● A safe and responsible driving record.
All positions require that the incumbent have no record of any crime against a child or other vulnerable person. We conduct periodic criminal background checks as a condition of employment.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Partners in Development Foundation is an EEO employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all applicants, employees and program participants. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Name and/or Title: Cindy Quach, HR Director
Address: 2040 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone #: 808-348-4895
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.