Preschool Student Support Specialist Job Lahaina area,Hawaii USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Preschool Student Support Specialist - Full-Time

We are actively hiring Student Support Assistant for our new preschool in
Maui – Lahaina (127 Kukuia St, Lahaina, HI 96761).
School schedules vary depending on community needs but generally range from 7:30am-5:30pm.
You will work a regular, 7-hour shift within this timeframe Monday through Friday. Your specific schedule will be determined with your school leader when considering all staff, student, and community needs.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), benefits-eligible, non-exempt (hourly) position.
The full pay range for this position is $19 - $27 per hour. The upper third of the pay range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time.
Starting compensation will vary with prior experience and qualifications but is estimated at $22-$25 per hour.
This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more.

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Minimum Qualifications

Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
Four or more years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, paraprofessional, or lead teacher of children ages 3-5
Experience implementing strategies from student individualized education plans (IEPs) or other student support and behavior plans
Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Hawaii to supervise children independently
Skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships
Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
Familiarity with Hawaii and Hawaiian culture

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of special education experience from infancy through third grade
Associate’s degree in early childhood education or two years of post‑secondary coursework in early childhood education
Two or more years prior work experience with children and families in low‑income communities in the US OR significant personal experience in low‑income communities in the US (grew up and/or attended school in)
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
Knowledge of Montessori pedagogy, principles and overall approach
Knowledge of the local community
Experience in culturally responsive & trauma‑informed teaching practices
Proficiency in Hawaiian language

Responsibilities

Support classroom teachers with the individualized learning, behavioral, and developmental needs of various students at the school
Help implement strategies in alignment with formal student support and/or behavior plans with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers maintaining primary implementation responsibilities
Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, maintaining an orderly classroom environment, and reinforcing consistent routines
Provide support for children with diverse learning needs, including short‑term or occasional support in small group settings when helpful for classroom participation, emotional regulation, or routines
Actively supervise students in and out of the classroom and attend to students' academic and emotional needs consistent with Bezos Academy policies and licensing requirements
Assist in supporting children’s toileting routines and in the transition of children from one area of the school to another in accordance with organizational policy and licensing standards
Support positive social‑emotional skill development by modeling and reinforcing communication, self‑regulation, and problem‑solving skills
Monitor students' progress and collaborate with the teaching and student support teams to adjust classroom support strategies,…