Early Learning Educational Assistant , II, III - Honowai Elementary

Overview

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.

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.

Salary Range: 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; supervise and conduct group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationship 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 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; observe children s use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consult with teacher as needed.
• Supervises before, during, and after class activities.

Special Requirement: Applicants 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 requirements for CDA Credential preparation, 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.).
• Be enrolled 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, which have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government s No Child Left Behind Act of 2001:

• 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The forty-eight (48) credits may be from various programs or academic subject areas. In addition, of the 48 credits from baccalaureate level courses, 3 must have been for math and 3 for English courses.
• An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The credits earned for the degree must include a minimum of 48 credits for courses that are baccalaureate level.
• Successful completion of the Para Pro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).

Experience Requirements Except for substitutions, applicants must have experience as described below.

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• One (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year of approximately 180 "teacher duty" days or approximately 38 weeks per year.

Substitutions and Related Content

• Allowed substitutions of education for experience include various credentials and degree substitutions as described in the original text.
• Additional details on substitutions are provided in the original content and should be consulted in full for exact wording.

Supplemental Information

The salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements:
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position as of the date of the application. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated.…