Early Learning Educational Assistant , II, III - Scott Elementary

Description

This posting is being used to fill various Educational Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Educational Assistant III, with applications accepted down to Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

• Educational Assistant I, SR-10: $3,019.78 per month
• Educational Assistant II, SR-12: $3,260.76 per month
• Educational Assistant III, SR-14: $3,526.98 per month

• Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences; converses with children in a positive manner during child‑initiated activities and during routines and transitions; greets children upon arrival and ensures safe departure; instructs and models appropriate behavior; encourages positive social rapport; assists in guiding children during transitions and routines; addresses conflicts between children; engages with children during play to promote development and learning in all domains of development.
• Implements and assesses learning experiences for children based on plans and goals established with or by the teacher; sets up activities/areas for children to participate in indoor learning centers, small or large group activities, and outdoor activities; supervises and conducts group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationships and guides children through supportive interactions.
• Observes children and documents/assesses their development and learning; collects other data as directed by the teacher.
• Ensures overall health and safety for children; assists children in areas related to health and safety, including toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, and playing; ensures healthy and safe environment; reports and follows up on unsafe play/work areas and materials; sanitizes materials and surfaces when needed; assists children in dealing with stressful situations.
• Prepares and maintains materials and environment for learning experiences; organizes and prepares learning centers as guided by the teacher; observes children’s use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consults with teacher as needed.
• Supervises before, during, and after class activities.

• Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Successful completion of training for a certificate that meets the requirements for CDA Credential preparation, including but not limited to: university coursework at an acceptable institution of higher learning; 120 hours of formal training in early childhood education covering the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years; or be enrolled in a program, coursework, or training that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential, with evidence of active pursuit provided annually.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following: successful completion of a Hawaii State Department of Education approved examination such as the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment; at least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits, including 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English; or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Except for the substitutions provided, applicants must have had the kind, quality, and amount of experience described below. One year of experience is defined as a school year, approximately 180 instructional days.

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Paid or volunteer experience involving direct interaction with people and demonstrating the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and take action or report accurately on different situations. Examples include serving on school or community committees, advising youth groups, or participating in parent/teacher/student meetings and activities.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Work experience providing direct academic, personal, social, vocational development, or behavioral services to children, students, and/or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

• Possession of a Child Development…