Early Head Start Lead Caregiver

Job overview

The Early Head Start Lead Caregiver is an onsite position in Lihue, HI, paying $25.91 per hour. Child & Family Service works to strengthen families and foster the healthy development of children through statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs. The role leads classroom operations and developmentally appropriate daily curriculum for infants and toddlers. By guiding classroom staff and volunteers and maintaining a nurturing learning environment, the Lead Caregiver supports children’s early experiences and the classroom team.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate daily curriculum for infants and toddlers
• oversee classroom operations and routines
• guide and mentor classroom staff and volunteers
• use sound judgment and initiative to support smooth classroom operations
• work collaboratively with the classroom team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start

lead caregiver

infants and toddlers

early childhood

classroom leadership

curriculum planning

staff mentorship

lihue hi

child & family service

$25.91/hour

hawaii driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• preventative health care paid time off
• birthday and volunteer floating holidays
• 16 paid holidays per year (17 in an election year)
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k)
• flexible spending plans.

Why this role

Early Head Start classroom leadership focused on infants and toddlers; requires a valid Hawaii driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract, with island travel in a personal vehicle as needed.

About the employer

Child & Family Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.