Job Description
Join the KCAA Preschools of Hawaii Team!KCAA Preschools is looking for an energetic, motivated Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to working hands-on with the keiki of Hawaii to develop and grow. This position is located at our KCAA Mother Rice campus in Moiliili.
Job SummaryResponsible, under the supervision of the Center Director, for establishing and implementing goals and objectives meeting a developmentally appropriate curriculum as well as being sensitive to individual needs of the group; to establish and maintain regular, ongoing communications with parents; maintaining positive, nurturing attitude towards each individual child; and utmost, ensuring the health and safety of the children in the care of KCAA. Additional responsibilities include: implementing creative teaching techniques in guiding children in developing basic skills, a high degree of self-discipline, good physical, social and mental habits; submitting educational supplies requests needed to maintain class program; accurately and timely completing all necessary records and reports as required; improving teaching methods and professional competency.
Minimum of 6 months experience working with young children and a Child Development Associate certificate with 36 credits in Early Childhood Education. Must be able to successfully pass DHS Criminal History Check and a background check.
About KCAA Preschools of HawaiiKCAA Preschools of Hawaii provides a nurturing environment that encourages children to explore, learn and grow. Our unique curriculum fosters a love of learning and engages children in the learning process. Our mission is to build a solid foundation for Hawaii’s children through excellent early childhood education programs.
Benefits OfferedTake care of you, your family and your future with great benefits including:
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Funeral leave
- Winter and spring breaks
- Employee medical, dental, and vision
- Retirement savings plan with employee and employer contributions
- Life Insurance
- Flexible spending cafeteria plan
- School staff lunches provided free of charge
- Limited on-site parking
- Employee child tuition discount