Preschool Teaching Assistant (Temporary), North Hawai'i Island

Job Posting Title
Preschool Teaching Assistant (Temporary), North Hawai'i Island
Employee Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Recruiting Start Date
12-12-2023
Work Year
Job Exempt?
No
Recruiting End Date
01-01-2024
Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our 'ohana!
Kamehameha Schools (KS) is hiring for a Preschool Teaching Assistant to support the North Hawai'i Preschool region on Hawai'i island for the remainder of the 2023 - 2024 school year.
This is a Temporary, Full-time position set to end employment on June 1st, 2024. Starting pay ranges from $20.00 - $24.00 hourly dependent on related education and experience.
KS requires all Preschool Teaching Assistants to obtain an Assistant Teacher certification or higher via P.A.T.C.H. This certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire with our Preschools. Though this position is Temporary, this requirement will be upheld should a Regular, Full-time position become available and offered at the end of this employment term.
Job Summary
Acts as an integral part of the instructional team to enhance student learning. Responsible for the supervision of students by ensuring safety, security and maintaining the appropriate teacher to student ratio. Assists in planning and implementing a World-Class, Hawaiian Culture Based Education program for preschool aged children which also fosters Christian values. Provides direct instructional support to students by working with individual, small and/or large groups of students as requested under the direction of the teacher. Provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment and assists with student assessment. Interacts and communicates with families to support student learning. Maintains certifications as required for program needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Instructional

• Assists in daily classroom instruction which includes; appropriate interactions with students, conducting individual, small and/or large group instruction, supporting a high quality learning environment; making observations and completing the documentation process for student assessment.

Supervision

• Supervises student behavior independently and under teacher direction using appropriate early childhood behavior management strategies.
• Adhere to Kamehameha Schools' and state licensing health and safety policies and procedures.

Program Support

• Provides program support through snack menu planning; making home visits with teacher; maintaining attendance and other records; ordering and maintaining materials and supplies.
• Prepares a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor classroom environment; including planning for and preparing snacks daily, sanitizing serving and eating areas, maintaining classroom centers, materials, records and equipment. Effectively communicates and collaborates with colleagues, teaching team, and families.

Staff Development

• Participates in required professional development and training. Stays current with technology-related job requirements.

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain one of the following within 2 years of hire:
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.) or Child Development (C.D.) from an Accredited College
  • Associates Degree + 16 credits in E.C.E. or C.D. from an Accredited College
  • Child Development Associate (C.D.A.)

• Valid Hawaii Driver's License or ability to acquire a valid Hawaii Driver's License within 2 months of hire
• Have good interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Able to organize a high volume of varied work activities
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to become certified in Community First Aid and Pediatric CPR certified
• Ability to acquire Department of Health, Food Handler's Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, Hawaiian culture
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, pre-kindergarten children
• Community First Aid and Pediatric CPR certified
• Department of Health, Food Handler's Certification

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Frequently sits (on chair and/or ground), perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Frequently stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions (including Environmental Conditions)

• This position requires working indoors and outdoors at the preschool multiple times throughout the day.
• This position requires work at off-site locations (indoor and outdoor) for the entire school day.
• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• This position may require working at various locations within the region for which this position is posted.
• Work is conducted in an classroom environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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Compensation Benefits
Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
Kamehameha Schools (KS) understands that compensation is just one piece of the overall employment puzzle, so we are committed to cultivating a positive work environment and providing employees with the resources needed to do their best each day. Our Total Rewards Program reflects the high priority that KS places on the physical, mental and financial well-being of its employee 'ohana. Check out our Benefits Summary.
Pay Range
20.00 - 25.65 Hourly
Primary Location
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Waimea
City, State
Kamuela, Hawaii
Additional Locations
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Hamakua, Kohala Preschool - 4 Year