Early Learning Educational Assistant , II, III - Hauula Elementary

Overview

This posting is being used to fill various Educational Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Educational Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

• 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

• Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences; converses with children in a positive manner during child-initiated activities and during routines and transitions; greets children upon arrival and ensures safe departure; instructs and models appropriate behavior; encourages positive social rapport; assists in guiding children during transitions and routines; addresses conflicts between children; engages with children during play to promote development and learning in all domains of development.
• Implements and assesses learning experiences for children based on plans and goals established with or by the teacher; sets up activities/areas for children to participate in indoor learning centers, small or large group activities, and outdoor activities; supervises and conducts group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationships and guides children through supportive interactions.
• Observes children and documents/assesses their development and learning; collects other data as directed by the teacher.
• Ensures overall health and safety for children; assists children in areas related to health and safety, including toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, and playing; ensures a healthy and safe environment; reports and follows up on unsafe play/work areas and materials; sanitizes materials and surfaces when needed; assists children in dealing with stressful situations.
• Prepares and maintains materials and environment for learning experiences; organizes and prepares learning centers as guided by the teacher; observes children’s use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consults with the teacher as needed.
• Supervises before, during, and after class activities.

• Applicant must meet one of the following three options:
  • Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
  • Successful completion of training for a certificate that meets the CDA Credential preparation requirements, including but not limited to:
    • University coursework at an acceptable institution of higher learning (e.g., Chaminade, UH System, etc.).
    • 120 hours of formal training in early childhood education (covering the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years) available through community organizations (e.g., PATCH, HIAEYC, etc.).
    • Enrollment in a program, coursework, or training that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential (evidence of active pursuit toward completing the program must be provided annually to the EOEL).
• Basic
  
  Education Requirements:
  
  Applicants must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND one of the following minimum education requirements:
  • 48 semester credits of baccalaureate level courses from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education, including 3 credits in English and 3 credits in Math.
  • Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 48 baccalaureate‑level credits.
  • Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year required for Educational Assistant II; 1 year for Educational Assistant III.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year required for Educational Assistant III.
• Allowed substitutions of education for experience are listed in detail.

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year.
• Health insurance with state premium assistance.
• Group life insurance.
• Premium conversion plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan with eligibility based on age and service.
• Tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred compensation program.
• Temporary disability insurance.
• Social security benefits.
• Workers' compensation benefits.
• Union and collective bargaining rights.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, criminal record, and other protected categories as required by federal and state law.

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or the previous business day) of every month.