Preschool Teaching Assistant

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!
** Job Summary
** 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. Actively participates in required professional development and training sessions, staying up-to-date with technology and educational practices relevant to early childhood education.and implements lesson plans, or follows teacher-prepared plans, to maintain a structured and engaging classroom experience.
* One of the following educational credentials:  + Associates Degree in ECE  + Associates Degree and 9 ECE credits  + Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification  + 2 years of college (60 credits) with College Certificate of Recognition in Early Childhood (16 credits)
* Minimum of 6 months of related work experience.
* Valid Hawaii Driver’s License or ability to acquire a valid Hawaii Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.
* Current Community First Aid and Pediatric CPR Certification.
* Current Department of Health, Food Handler’s Certification.
* Ability to implement and support early childhood behavior management strategies that promote positive student behavior and classroom management.
* Patience and understanding of the developmental needs of young children, with a focus on creating a nurturing and safe environment.
* Experience in maintaining a structured, safe classroom environment while supervising students independently or under the teacher’s direction.
* Proficiency in using classroom technology and educational tools for lesson support and student assessments.
* Ability to build strong relationships with students and their families to foster a positive learning environment.
* Team player, able to collaborate effectively with teachers and other staff.
* Adaptability in meeting the diverse needs of students and implementing individualized support strategies.
* Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
* 2 years of experience in a classroom setting, ideally with preschool or early childhood students.
* Previous involvement in planning and implementing learning activities or assisting in instructional roles.
* Familiarity with culturally relevant curricula, especially Hawaiian culture-based education.
* Engages in activities that require frequent twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulder height, and performing fine manipulation tasks.

Frequently sits, stands, walks, bends, stoops, and performs desk-based tasks, including grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative and collaborative work environment for growth-minded individuals who embrace culture and diversity.

Deeply committed to shaping a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians, Kamehameha Schools aims at finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission. Our workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 29 preschools, and other regional and support offices.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).!
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