Preschool Teacher (Ewa Beach)

Who We Are

St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i uplifts families through compassionate care and a strong commitment to community. Guided by our mission to provide excellent, ‘ohana-centered hospice and supportive services, we remain rooted in our core values of grace, peace, unity, and legacy. Every team member plays a vital role in living this mission with heart, dedication, and a spirit of service. We cultivate a supportive environment where excellence is nurtured, teamwork is celebrated, and each person's contribution is valued. At St. Francis, healthcare is more than a profession—it's a calling. We welcome you to join our team and help carry forward our legacy of caring for Hawai‘i's people with purpose and aloha.

About the Role

Responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. Ensures the development and safety of the children in accordance with relevant Federal, State and County policies and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Identifies children showing signs of emotional, development, or health-related problems, and discusses them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggests ways that they can promote learning and development.
• PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Educational Requirements:

BA Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education including core courses (Child/Home Growth and Development; Child, Family and Community; Program/Curriculum or related field, requiring transcripts from accredited college or University.

OR A valid Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) with a minimum of one (1) year work experience in an Early Childhood classroom.

OR Education and experience that meets the Career Access and Navigation of Early Childhood System (CANOES) Registry qualifications for Group Child Care Center Teacher.

Experience Requirements:

Knowledge in the following areas:

• Child development and early education theories and practices,
• Safe and appropriate activities for children, and
• Relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.

Skills Required:

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Stress management and time management skills.
• Team building, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be presently or willing to register by fingerprinting with the Department of Human Services.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification and First Aid certification.
• Clean criminal background/record check.

Communication and Contacts:

• Requires contacts both inside and outside at all organizational levels.
• Requires considerable tact, discretion and persuasion to obtain results.
• May present new methods, programs, and controversial issues.

Benefits Overview

At St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiʻi, we believe in sharing the same heart and level of care for our team members as we do for the clients we serve. Our comprehensive benefits are designed with the whole employee in mind. From resources for Professional and Educational development opportunities to an employer matching 403(B) retirement plan, we seek to provide a workplace which helps our team members be their best. Below is a summary of just a few of our employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Drug & Vision Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (for Health and Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave benefits
• Educational Reimbursement and Professional Leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Much more!