ELC Teacher Assistant

Overview

We employ individuals with a desire to contribute to an educational institution in a Christian setting. Together, HBA’s faculty and staff lend their God-given talents to serve, change lives and help shape the future leaders of tomorrow.

• 100% paid premiums for medical/dental insurance (single)
• Group life insurance
• Tax-deferred annuity plan (403b)
• Flexible spending program
• And much more!

• Pastor's letter of recommendation
• Philosophy of teaching statement (faculty applicants only)
• University/collegiate transcripts (if applicable)
• Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check

• Job/
  
  Position Title:
  
  ELC Teacher Assistant
• Office/Campus: HBA ELC Campus/Mililani Mauka and Nuuanu
• Reports To: ELC Director(s) and Lead Teacher
• Status: 12 months, Full-time, Non-exempt

The HBA ELC Teacher Assistant works with the Lead Teacher and other members of the teaching team. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher in charge and/or teaching team(s).

• Bring the living Jesus to each child; teaching like Jesus and being an example of the Christian way of life while maintaining a Christian environment through praise of the Lord, healthy attitudes, excellent role modeling, prayers, music, stories, shared experiences, and other visuals.
• Maintain a professional appearance, a commitment to quality early childhood education, upholding HBA at ELC standards, Mission, Philosophy, Expectations, and reinforcing the NAEYC Code of Ethics as described in the staff handbooks as well as the NAEYC standards.
• Conduct self in a professional manner, display teamwork, maintain a positive attitude, and support and respect others. (Refer to Attitude & Professional Standards in handbook)
• Continue professional development through additional college-work, attending professional workshops, membership in professional organizations (HAEYC/NAEYC), and reading professional literature. (Maintain interest in profession as teacher)
• Work cooperatively in bringing about the success of the school program.
• Ensuring that the HBA Director is aware of events in class, student/family issues, and/or staff concerns.
• Report to work on time and on a regular basis as well as informing HBA Director of absences in advance.
• Attend and participate in all HBA meetings and sponsored events: team/staff meetings, Professional Development days, Assessments, Parent Orientation, Parent Education opportunities, Fundraising events/activities, and any events promoting HBA.

• CHILDREN
  • Greet children and parents as they arrive/depart daily.
  • Be sensitive and responsive to children’s needs.
  • Use positive modeling and behavior management. Evaluating and assessing situations (children) before making decisions.
  • Take appropriate action in case of a child’s illness or accident and keep accurate injury records on accident report forms.
  • Interact with the children. Seeing that quality time and interaction is taking place with the children, using time with children as opportunities for learning.
  • Ensure that the assigned group is always supervised adequately, NEVER left alone.
  • Provide quality supervision of children at play, mealtime, in the restroom, and all other activities. (Be AWARE of the amount of children in class – attendance) Ensure that the staff are spaced for maximum coverage of the classroom or playground for the safety of the children. Ensure that co-workers do not stand or sit together in clusters.
  • Work with individual small groups of children as directed by the Teacher in charge. (Responsible for the welfare, health, safety, and overall management of children in the group).
  • Help facilitate a child’s learning by implementing small group lessons using the Instructional Framework and small group as planned by the teacher in charge.
  • Help with preparation and implementation of classroom and outdoor activities & learning centers.
  • Contribute information for student development (and progress reports).
  • In partnership with the Lead Teacher, observe and document students’ growth via written observations and photograph children’s learning and development. Create a Student…