Preschool Substitute Aide, East Hawai Temporary, On-Call

Preschool Substitute Aide (Temporary, On‑Call) – East Hawai‘i Island. Temporary, part‑time with up to 40 hours. Pay: $23.14/hour.

Hours:

Monday‑Friday day shift at locations including Wai'anu'enu'e, Hilo, Pi'ihonua, Kea'au, Keaukaha & Pahoa.

Assists in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for a class of approximately 20 children in conjunction with the Teacher for the Extended Day or Regular Day Preschool Programs or assists in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate language‑based curriculum for preschool age children which fosters Protestant religion and Hawaiian culture. Maintains certifications as required for program needs. Participates in curriculum development.

• Instructional Assist in daily classroom lessons including appropriate interactions with students, small group instruction, observations and assessment.
• Supervision – Supervises student behavior independently and under Teacher direction using appropriate early childhood health and safety guidelines.
• Program/Clerical Support – Provides program and clerical support through snack menu pick‑up; maintaining attendance and other records; ordering and maintaining materials and supplies.
• Classroom Participation – Prepares materials needed for a safe and healthy classroom indoor/outdoor environment including daily snack preparation and sanitizing; maintaining classroom centers, materials and equipment.
• Staff Development – Participates in workshops and in‑services.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to organize a high volume of varied work activities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

• CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and age appropriate Protestant religion curriculum.
• Experience working with at‑risk children and/or families.

Frequently sits, performs desk‑based computer tasks and grasps light or fine manipulation, talks or hears. Occasionally stands and/or walks, writes by hand, and lifts or carries, pushes or pulls objects that weigh up to 30 pounds. Rarely twists, bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crawls, climbs, reaches or works above shoulder, or grasps forcefully.

This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighboring islands. Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non‑standard workplaces. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours, but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

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