Outreach / Preschool Teacher's Assistant

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. We have 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:

Deliver the outreach program and assist Preschool Teacher (PT) with the designed curriculum.

Essential Duties:

Prepare for a High Quality Outreach Environment

● Prepare materials and equipment as assigned;

● Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner. Prepare for a High Quality Preschool Environment

● Assist PT with lesson plan (LP) requirements according to the program designed curriculum for children and caregivers using the program-approved early childhood education (ECE) standards;

● Prepare preschool materials and equipment as assigned;

● Complete and submit assignments in a timely and acceptable manner;

● Assist with providing child care for drop-in services, if applicable per grant.

Provide a High Quality Outreach Environment

● Provide a program-approved physical learning and outreach environment for program participants. Provide a High Quality Preschool Environment

● Establish, preserve, and cultivate positive, professional relationships with program participants, colleagues, and program partners with respect and care;

● Assist the PT in providing indoor and outdoor opportunities and materials that foster learning of the program-approved curriculum.

Preserve and Cultivate a High Quality Preschool, Outreach, and Program Environment

● Participate in team discussions regarding issues and brainstorm solutions;

● Participate in professional development and cultural training;

● Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned include, but not limited to, completing all forms and documentations such as reports related to grant objectives, professional development evaluations, and daily logs.

Work Hours:

● Full-time positions: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or as otherwise determined by management;

● Part-time positions: Between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday as designated by management; 30 hours/week;

● Position requires regular and predictable attendance;

● Some events and professional development may occur during nights or weekends.

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.

Equipment Use

May include use of: vehicles (company, personal), electronics, and tools and equipment (used for site, prepping, office, facility, vehicle maintenance).

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Education

● High school diploma or equivalent;

● Knowledge and understanding of Hawaiian culture and values;

● Preference: Some ECE coursework.

Experience

● Three (3) months experience working with young children ages birth through five (5) in an educational setting;

● Some experience working with families and individuals in a caregiving capacity;

● Basic working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel) and Google Drive (Meetings, Docs, Sheets, Calendar);

● Proficient with email, internet researching, and virtual meeting and/or teaching platforms;

● At least 18 years old (to be counted in the ratio);

● Preference: Experience working homeless and/or at-risk families of KP’s target population; basic working knowledge of Canva.

Driving

● Valid driver’s license;

● A safe and responsible driving record.

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.