Early Learning Educational Assistant , II, III - Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary

Job Summary: The position of Educational Assistant III (Eligibility extends to Assistant I and II if needed) supports Early Learning classroom teachers in public pre‑kindergarten programs. The assistant provides independent learning experiences, promotes child development, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children before kindergarten.

• 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

• Cultivate healthy, challenging learning environments and engage children positively during activities, routines, and transitions.
• Implement and assess planned learning experiences for children, setting up activity areas for indoor, outdoor, group, and individual activities.
• Observe children to document and assess development; collect and record data as directed by the teacher.
• Ensure the overall health and safety of children, assisting with toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, play, and sanitation; report and address unsafe environments.
• Prepare and maintain learning materials and environments in alignment with teacher guidance, providing modifications and adaptations when needed.
• Supervise children before, during, and after class activities.

• Special Requirement:
  One of the following:
  • Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
  • Completion of a training program meeting CDA Credential preparation requirements, including 120 hours of formal early‑childhood education training covering ages 3‑5.
• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent plus one of the following:
  • Pass an approved exam (Para Pro or Para Pathways assessments).
  • At least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits, including 3 in mathematics and 3 in English.
  • An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Experience:
  
  General experience and specialized experience requirements by level.
  • Educational Assistant I: 0 years general, 0 years specialized.
  • Educational Assistant II: 1 year general, 0 years specialized.
  • Educational Assistant III: 1 year general, 1 year specialized.
  A detailed substitution table can be consulted for additional experience and credential equivalencies.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Paid or volunteer work involving direct interaction with people and accurate observation/reporting.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Direct academic, personal, social, vocational, or behavioral services for children, students, or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, activities, employment, or hiring practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave per collective bargaining agreement.
• Health insurance premium assistance; state paid portion for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Free state-sponsored life insurance policy; optional group life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and debit card for health–care or dependent‑care expenses.
• Retirement contributions and tax‑deferred annuity options.
• Paid holidays and leave as provided by collective bargaining agreements.
• Standard Social Security and workers’ compensation coverage.