Preschool Substitute Aide; Temporary, On-Call

Preschool Substitute Aide (Temporary, On-Call)

Kamehameha Schools is hiring Preschool Substitute Aides to support our Ko'olau I & II Preschool Regions. These regions include locations at:
Waimanalo, Kahalu'u, Kahuku, Kane'ohe, He'eia, and Haleiwa. This is a Temporary, On-Call entry-level Aide position with a pay rate of $23.14/hour. Schedules include Monday-Friday day shifts with flexible and varying hours up to 40 hours/week depending on operational need.

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:

• Assists 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.

Minimum Qualifications - A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements listed.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions:

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• 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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