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Waikiki
Community Center is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing multigenerational programs and social services to the
people who live, work, and visit Waikiki.
Our
Early Education Center provides families with quality
education and care in a safe and nurturing environment by promoting
individual growth and development. meeting the needs of today’s
working parents, especially those who live or work in Waikiki’s 24/7
travel industry. We
promote individual growth and development and provide a variety of
developmentally appropriate skills that nurture social, emotional,
physical and cognitive growth.
Waikiki Community Center Early
Education Center is a licensed child care center in the State of of
Hawaii located at 310 Paoakalani Avenue in the heart of
Waikiki. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join us in
our important work.
WCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
We are currently seeking to fill these
positions:
Lead Teacher – Waikiki
Community Center – Honolulu, Hawai`i
The
Waikiki Community Center seeks to fill the vacant positions of Lead
Teacher at its Early Education Program. The Lead Teacher position is
responsible for the following and s/he will report to the Early
Education Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Plan and implement appropriate preschool curriculum and activities
for the children in his/her classroom according to NAEYC
accreditation standards. ►
Conduct observations and assessments of each child’s progress in the
developmental goals to measure curriculum effectiveness and track
progress. ►
Prepare written evaluation reports for parents and Early Education
Center Director on a regular basis. ►
Implement effective classroom management techniques to promote
maximum learning. ►
Supervise all children during indoor and outdoor activities.
►
Supervise and evaluate classroom staff and volunteers. Create a stable work
environment where classroom staff and volunteers are treated with
respect and honesty and teamwork is fostered. ►
Organize and maintain a clean, neat, safe and productive learning
environment. ►
Conduct parent teacher conferences twice a year. ►
Maintain accurate and current records, as required by the Early
Education Center’s Director, of child and family information,
attendance, etc. Submit
records on a timely basis. ►
Able
to deal with daily care of physical bodily functions of children
such as diapering, toileting, clothes changing etc. Able to lift up
to 40 lbs. ►
Promote and implement WCC’s philosophy. ►
Maintain clear, meaningful and positive relationships with children,
parents and co-workers. ►
Participate in all EEC program activities and events. ►
Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with WCC
Early Education Center program staff, administrative staff and
volunteers. ►
Perform work responsibilities in accordance with State of Hawaii
Group Childcare Licensing requirements and NAEYC accreditation
standards and Code of Ethics. ►
Participate in required training to increase professional skills.
►
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
AA in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or
university. Must
provide current PATCH registry card. Minimum 1 year Lead Teaching
experience in an early childhood program. All
applicants must pass an extensive background/fingerprinting
check. Must be able to
work with children 2 – 5 years of age and able to lift up to 40
lbs.
DESIRED
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
2 year lead teaching experience in an early childhood
program.
Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate time management,
problem solving and decision making skills as well as demonstrate
effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
Ability to follow direction, takes initiative, and possess cultural
awareness and sensitivity and be able to work with a variety of age
groups in a multicultural environment. Ability to be flexible,
reliable and able to adapt to changing environments, and has good
stress management skills.
COMPENSATION:
►
Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with
experience and accomplishments.
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
To apply submit a cover letter, resume, copy of relevant
certification, 3 professional references by the close of business,
July 15, 2011 to: Pamela Seelig, Early Education Director, Waikiki
Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. ►
WCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Teacher Aide – Waikiki
Community Center – Honolulu,
Hawai`i
The
Waikiki Community Center seeks to fill the vacant positions of
Teacher Aide at its Early Education Program.
The
Teacher Aide position is responsible for providing assistance to the
Lead Teachers in various classrooms and s/he will report to the
Early Education Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
►Assist
Lead Teachers in the planning, and implementing of classroom
curriculum materials. ►Assist
Lead Teachers with observations for children’s progress in
developmental goals. ►Supervise
all children during indoor and outdoor activities. ►Assist
in implementation of effective and appropriate classroom management
techniques to promote maximum learning. ►Assist
with communication to parents regarding the daily achievements of
each child, should Lead Teachers not be available to do so.
►Assist
in the cleanliness, sanitization and organization of classroom
equipment, toys and facilities on a regular basis to maintain a
clean, neat, safe and productive learning environment. ►Assist
in all meal service, eating with children and clean up after meals.
►Promote
and implement WCC’s philosophy. ►Alert
Lead Teachers when supplies need replenishment or when toys or
equipment are in need of repair. ►Participate
in the implementation of WCC curriculum, activities and events of
the EEC program. ►Provide
supervision to children in different classrooms during teacher
breaks and/or absence. ►Assist
in daily care of physical bodily functions of children such as
diapering, toileting, clothes changing etc. Able to lift up to 40
lbs. ►Report
to Lead Teachers any concerns, suggestions or problems regarding
health and safety issues, and children’s behavior. ►Maintain
and promote a positive meaningful relationship with children and
parents. ►Maintain
effective cooperative working relationships with WCC co-workers, EEC
program staff, and WCC administrative staff, and volunteers.
►Perform
work responsibilities in accordance with State of Hawaii Group Child
Care licensing requirements as well as NAEYC Code of Ethics and
accreditation standards. ►Participate
in required training to increase professional skills. ►Perform
other duties as required or assigned by Lead Teachers, EEC Director
and/or the Executive Director.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma and 6 six months working experience in an early
childhood program. Must have PATCH Registry card. All applicants
must pass an extensive background / fingerprinting check. Must be
able to work with children 2 – 5 years of age and able to lift up to
40 lbs.
DESIRED
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability
to work and function as part of a team. Demonstrate effective
verbal, written and listening communication skills. Ability to
follow direction, take initiative and demonstrate time management,
problem solving skills. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
and be able to work with a variety of age groups in a multicultural
environment. Ability
to be flexible, reliable and able to adapt to changing environments,
and has good stress management skills.
COMPENSATION:
► Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with
experience and accomplishments.
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
To apply submit a cover letter, resume, copy of relevant
certification, 3 professional references by the close of business,
July 15, 2011 to: Pamela Seelig, Early Education Director, Waikiki
Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. ► WCC is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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