Preschool Teaching Assistant

Job Posting Title

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Various

08-14-2026

No

Open Until Filled

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 ʻohana!

• Our Preschools are licensed through the Department of Human Services. Please see minimum requirements below as this position requires college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development*

Kamehameha Schools is hiring a Preschool Teaching Assistant to support our Maui Preschool Region. This region includes locations at:
Paukukalo (Wailuku), ʻA'apueo (Maui Campus), and Hana. This is a Regular, Full-time position with competitive compensation benefits. Come join our KS 'ohana and implement Hawaiian culture-based education as we grow the next generation of 'oiwi leaders!

The Teaching Assistant plays an integral role within the Preschool instructional team to enhance student learning by supporting the teacher in delivering a Hawaiian Culture-Based Education program that fosters Christian values. Ensures the safety and security of students while maintaining appropriate teacher-to-student ratios. Assists with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, providing direct instructional support through individual, small group, and large group interactions.

Contributes to a positive learning environment, supports student assessments, and maintains communication with families to support each child's progress. Serves in the capacity of the Teacher in absence of the Teacher. Maintains required certifications to meet program needs.

• Assists with daily classroom instruction by providing individual, small group, and large group support in line with lesson plans.
• Helps create and prepare instructional materials, contributing to the development of engaging learning resources tailored to students’ needs.
• Supports the teacher in implementing lesson plans, ensuring effective delivery of content and student engagement.
• Facilitates group activities, encouraging cooperative learning and active participation.
• Observes students and documents behavior, progress, and development for teacher assessments.

• Supervises student behavior independently and under the teacher’s direction, employing early childhood behavior management strategies aligned with school policies and procedures.
• Supervises students in various settings, such as during breaks or group activities, to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.

• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials and maintaining classroom organization, including snack menu planning and supply management.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment by regularly scanning for safety concerns, ensuring proper sanitation of all areas, and adhering to Kamehameha Schools’ and state licensing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains student records, including attendance and other necessary documentation, and communicates student needs to the teacher and other staff members.
• Actively participates in required professional development and training sessions, staying up-to-date with technology and educational practices relevant to early childhood education.

• Builds strong relationships with students’ families by maintaining open communication regarding their child’s behavior, learning progress, and developmental milestones.
• Engages in crucial conversations with families, providing constructive feedback and discussing strategies to address behavioral or learning challenges.
• Participates in home visits with the teacher to build relationships with families and provide progress updates.

• Assumes full responsibility for classroom management, lesson delivery, and student supervision in absence of the Teacher, ensuring the continuity of the learning environment.
• Develops and implements lesson plans, or follows…