Infant/Toddler Caregiver (FT, $19.70 to 20.58/hour, Honolulu) at Seagull Schools Inc

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

20.58

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care, Infant Care, Toddler Care, Activity Planning, Classroom Management, Emotional Support, Developmental Needs, Accreditation Standards, Licensing Compliance, Physical Care, Diapering, Behavior Management, Communication, Organization, Confidentiality, First Aid

Industry

Child Day Care Services

Description

Job Title: Infant Toddler Caregiver Job Overview: The Infant Toddler Caregiver will support the Lead Caregiver in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. This role is responsible for assisting in planning, preparing, and delivering age-appropriate activities, maintaining classroom order, and ensuring the emotional and developmental needs of the children are met. The Infant Toddler Caregiver will work closely with the Lead Caregiver. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain NAEYC Accreditation Standards and practices. * Comply with DHS Child Care Licensing Hawaii Administrative Rules. * Work with individuals or small groups of children as directed by the lead caregiver. * Assist the lead caregiver in planning and implementing educational activities, lessons, and materials. * Assist in assessing and documenting student progress and behavior. * Provide physical care such as feeding, diapering, and nap-time support. * Monitor student behavior and enforce school policies to promote a safe and respectful learning environment. * Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents to support learning objectives. * Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness such as cleaning, sanitizing, and managing supplies and resources. * Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner when dealing with children, other staff or parents, or during school activities on or off campus. * Be sensitive and responsive to children's needs. * Use positive modeling and behavior management. * Follow school policies and procedures (maintain confidentiality). * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Meet State childcare licensing requirements for infant toddler caregivers: 1. Option 1: High School Diploma/Equivalent, 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training, and 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting. 2. Option 2: High School Diploma/Equivalent, 30 hours approved infant/toddler training, and 24 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting. 3. Option 3: No High School, 30 hours approved infant/toddler training, and 36 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting. * Must meet state licensing requirements (Medical, TB, and criminal history clearance). * Able to lift up to 35 lbs. * CPR/First Aid certification. Benefits: * Paid Time Off (PTO) leave. * Bereavement leave. * 16+ paid holidays. * Medical, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance. * Supplemental health insurance through AFLAC. * Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA). * 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. * Employee child tuition discount. About Us: Seagull Schools provides children an exceptional start to their educational journey. We do this in partnership with our learning community (families, students, teachers, kūpuna) by: * Ensuring we use nationally-recognized best practices in early childhood learning and care. * Learning through play and having fun! * Providing affordable, accessible educational opportunities of the highest quality. * Recognizing individual needs and interests to create personalized learning opportunities. * Building connections and engaging with our local community.

Responsibilities

The Infant Toddler Caregiver supports the Lead Caregiver by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children, assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities. Key duties include providing physical care such as feeding and diapering, monitoring behavior, and maintaining classroom order according to accreditation standards.