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Our children are our nation's most valuable resource. They need nurturing,
educated, and capable people to care for them. If you are interested in a career
in early education you should enjoy working with children, have a high energy
level, possess a positive attitude, be friendly, creative and a good role model
for young children.
Your early care and education training could lead you to other professions
such as:
| Child Life Specialist |
Children's Librarian |
| Pediatric Nurse |
Social Worker |
| Child Psychologist |
Nutritionist |
| Physical/Speech Therapist |
Elementary School Teacher |
The Hawaii Careers with Young Children Registry
The
Registry is a statewide program that documents the qualifications of those who
work in the field of early care and education. The Registry will help to provide
recognition to practitioners based upon their documented training, experience,
and professional achievements. Click here to visit the Registry webpage and learn more!
Hawaii Association for the Education of Young
Children
Hawai'i Association for the Education of Young Children
(HAEYC) is a non-profit, voluntary membership organization composed of teachers,
family childcare providers, caregivers, directors, advocates and those committed
to quality early childhood programs for children birth to eight.
HAEYC is here to serve you, the early educator. If you have questions about
your development as a professional, HAEYC can guide you to your goals.
Click here to visit the
HAEYC website.
Family Child Care Provider
Are you interested in caring
for children in your home? Are you able to provide that care in a safe and
nurturing environment?
PATCH can help you become a family child care provider by:
- Assisting you in becoming licensed by the State of Hawaii
- Guiding you on setting up your child care business
- Giving you information on child development, nutrition, health and safety
issues
- Giving you information about resources available to providers, such as the
USDA Child Care Food Program that assists in paying for meals served in daycare
- Referring parents who are looking for child care to your business
For FREE information on becoming a state licensed child care provider,
contact your local PATCH office. For a listing of PATCH offices, click here. NOTE: consult the calendar page for
the next FREE informational training session!
Group Child Care Center Director
A center director is responsible for the
supervision of the center's program, the supervision of the staff, staff
meetings, orientation and continuing education for the staff. Center Director
must be at least 18 years of age, and meet one of the following three options:
| EDUCATION | CREDITS | EXPERIENCE |
|
Opt. 1 |
Bachelor’s Degree (any field) from an accredited college
or university |
Early childhood/child development courses preferred
|
2 years of experience working with children |
At least one year of experience must be in an early care
& education setting |
Opt. 2 |
2 years of college |
Early childhood/child development courses preferred |
4 years of experience working with children |
At least one year of experience must be in an early care
& education setting |
Opt. 3 |
CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) |
|
4 years of experience working with children |
At least one year of experience must be in an early care
& education setting |
Infant/Toddler Center Director
| EDUCATION
| CREDITS
| EXPERIENCE
|
Opt.1
|
Bachelor's Degree in early childhood/child development, or related field from an accredited college or university |
30 hours of I/T course work from accredited teacher training program/institute
|
12 months of full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting
|
Opt.2
|
2 years college education in early childhood/child development or related field
|
30 hours of I/T course work from accredited teacher training program/institute |
24 months of full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting
|
Group Child Care Center Teacher
A child care teacher plans, implements and
supervises the daily activities for a group of children. Teachers must be at
least 18 years-old and must meet one of the following options:
| EDUCATION | CREDITS | EXPERIENCE |
|
Opt. 1 |
Degree in early childhood or child development from an accredited college or university
|
|
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting |
Opt. 2 |
Bachelor Degree (any field) from an accredited college or
university
|
12 credits in early childhood and/or child
development |
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting |
Opt. 3 |
Bachelor Degree (elementary education) from an accredited
college or university
|
6 credits in early childhood and/or child
development |
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting |
Opt. 4 |
60 credits in a degreed program
|
Certificate in Early Childhood
(16 credits) |
1 year supervised teaching experience |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting |
Opt. 5 |
CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) |
|
1 year supervised teaching experience |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting |
Infant/Toddler Lead Caregiver
| EDUCATION | CREDITS | EXPERIENCE |
Opt. 1 | Bachelor's degree in early childhood, child development, or related field | 12 credits approved early childhood courses (may be part of Bachelor's degree); 30 hours approved Infant/toddler training | 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting |
Opt. 2 | CDA and High School | 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training |
24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months
|
Opt. 3 | 2 years college (60 credits) preferably in early childhood, child development, or related | 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training |
24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months
|
Assistant Teacher
An assistant teacher in a group center
works with children under the supervision of a teacher. An assistant teacher
must be 18 years-old and will meet one of the following three options:
| EDUCATION
| CREDITS
| EXPERIENCE
|
|
| Opt. 1 |
2 years of college (60 credits) |
9 credits in early childhood and/or child
development |
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting
|
| Opt. 2 |
2 years of college (60 credits) |
College Certificate of Recognition in Early Childhood
(less than 9 credits) |
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting
|
| Opt. 3 |
CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) |
|
6 months of experience working with children |
Experience must be in an early care & education
related setting
|
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
| EDUCATION | CREDITS | EXPERIENCE |
Opt. 1 | High School Diploma/Equivalent |
12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training
| 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting |
Opt. 2 | High School Diploma/Equivalent | 30 hours approved infant/toddler training |
24 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting
|
Opt. 3 | No High School | 30 hours approved infant/toddler training |
36 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting
|
