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. Weʻve 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:
Assess, instruct, and provide resources for program participants at nonaccredited/licensed sites.
Essential Duties:
Prepare for a High Quality Preschool Environment
Collaborate with Preschool Teachers (PT) to create lesson plans (LP) according to the program-designed curriculum for children and caregivers using the program-approved early childhood education (ECE) standards;
Work with PT and Parent Educator/Home Visitor (PE/HV) to communicate and identify needs and goals of participants;
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;
Administer various assessments for program participants using the program approved assessment methods, and collaborate with caregivers and KP partners to create a plan for each child as needed.
Preserve and Cultivate a High Quality Preschool and Program Environment
Participate in team discussions regarding issues and brainstorm solutions;
Present general issues and trends in assessment to the PTs and Lead Assessment Specialist (LAS);
Coordinate with program evaluators to assure proper data management and compliance with program goals and objectives.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned including, 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 on nights or weekends at various times depending on the event or training.
Working Conditions:
Designated program sites near or where participants reside, event sites, meeting and professional development sites;
Office setting;
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), vehicle maintenance tools, electronics, prepping equipment, office equipment, site equipment, facility equipment.
Education:
Must have one of the following:
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, or Home Visitor);
12 college credits in ECE, Child Development (CD), Elementary Education (ElEd), or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSPED);
Preference: Have a higher education degree (any level) in ECE, CD, ElEd, ECSPED, or equivalent.
Experience
One (1) year full time equivalent (FTE) experience working with young children ages birth through five in an educational setting;
One (1) year FTE experience working with early childhood assessment;
Proficient with email and internet researching, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), and Google Drive (docs, calendar);
At least 18 years old (to be counted in the ratio);
Preference: Experience working with homeless and at-risk families of Ka
Pa‘alana’s host culture.
Driving:
Valid driver’s license;
A safe and responsible driving record;
Preference: Access to a vehicle, current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100k in bodily collision per person and $25k in property damage liability (operating personal vehicle for work purposes).
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.
