Head Teacher, Substitute N HS KAUAI TSN

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

Mission statement

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

Our vision

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

Our values

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

Summary of duties

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor , the Head Teacher Substitute is primarily responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum, managing and supervising all aspects of the Head Start Program for their classroom site.

• Education and training requirements
• High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college, which requires knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing, (data processing, accounting, human services), or formalized apprenticeship program. For example, certified substance abuse counselor
• Other (Specify): Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education

EXPERIENCE • Over six months, up to and including one year • Other (Specify)

On-going monthly in-service training with topics focusing around but not limited to Child Development, Health & Safety, challenging behaviors, curriculum, working with parents etc.

• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities required
• Must have excellent communication, organization, supervision and problem solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team member.
• Experience with children ages 3-5 and their families.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire

• Other position requirements
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver’s abstract.
• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions

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At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination.