Lead Caregiver N KAUAI (SUB)

Child & Family Service•Lihue, HI

29d

About The Position

Under the direction of the EHS Program Director, the Early Head Start Lead Caregiver plays a vital leadership role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and high‑quality learning environment for infants and toddlers. This position leads the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily curriculum while overseeing all classroom operations. The Lead Caregiver uses sound judgment and initiative to ensure the smooth, efficient operation of the classroom, providing guidance and mentorship to classroom staff and volunteers. From organizing daily activities to supervising classroom routines, this role is hands‑on, collaborative, and deeply impactful shaping both early childhood experiences and a strong, supportive team culture. If you are passionate about early childhood education, thrive in a leadership role, and are motivated to make a difference in the lives of children and families, this is an opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire every day. This position is a SUB role.

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, bookkeeper, etc.
Over two years, up to and including four years.
Must have excellent communication, organization, supervision and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team member.
Knowledge of and Experience with children ages 0-3 and their families.
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 job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a 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.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, or its equivalent and Child Development Associate (CDA) and 24 months FT experience working with children under 5 years of age in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months shall have been with children under 36 months of age.
Or 2 months FT experience working with children under 5 years of age in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months shall have been with children under 36 months of age.
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. Experience gathered pre-B.A. degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily curriculum
Oversees all classroom operations
Provides guidance and mentorship to classroom staff and volunteers
Organizes daily activities
Supervises classroom routines