Parents And Children·Hilo, Hawaii
Implement individualized early childhood education programs for prenatal women and children birth to three years through a home-based model. Coordinate health screenings, develop lesson plans, and facilitate group socializations to support family development and school readiness.
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Job Title: Early Head Start Home Visitors
Locations: Hilo/East Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Job Type: Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt
$16.85 - $22.80 / per hour with competitive benefits package
We believe that every child deserves bright and healthy futures. Early education plays a critical role during the important developmental period, especially among disadvantaged children. Investing in early education will have a tremendous impact on life outcomes and provide thriving futures for Hawaii’s young minds.
Federally funded initiatives provide early childhood education and related comprehensive services for low-income parents and children, and children with special needs. Early Head Start (EHS) provides services in centers and in homes to prenatal parents and parents with infants and toddlers. Head Start (HS) serves children ages three through five and their parents to provide a head start for school success.
Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager, the Head Start Home Visiting Team implements an individualized and comprehensive early childhood education program for prenatal women, children ages birth to three (3) years and their families in a home-based model.
1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Child Development Associates Certificate (CDA) to be completed within the first year of employment, required.
3. One-year full-time experience working with children at an appropriate age level for the position, required.
4. One-year full-time experience as a home visitor or working with children and families in a home-based model, preferred.
1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Child Development Associates Certificate (CDA), required.
3. One-year full-time experience working with children at an appropriate age level for the position, required.
4. One-year full-time experience as a home visitor or working with children and families in a home-based model, preferred.
1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, required.
3. One-year full-time experience working with children at an appropriate age level for the position, required.
4. One-year full-time experience as a home visitor or working with children and families in a home-based model, preferred.
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Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and daily access to an automobile.
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Possesses and maintains proof of no-fault insurance.
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Can obtain an acceptable criminal background check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
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Can obtain an acceptable CWS background check. upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
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Can obtain an acceptable National Sex Offender Registry Check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
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Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and TB test upon hire and as requested
Requires a minimum of one year of experience working with children and a valid driver's license with insurance. Depending on the level, a CDA certificate or an Associate/Bachelor's degree in early childhood education is required.
Market context
In Hawaii, Early Head Start home visitor roles are often driven by steady need for family support services and early childhood outreach, especially in communities where in-home engagement matters. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for both child-focused experience and credentials such as a CDA or an early childhood degree, plus a valid driver’s license and insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight home-based work, family engagement, and reliable transportation.