What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant, Hawaiian Studies position at Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS?
Teacher Assistant
36-40 hours per week
Schedules and locations vary
- Hawaiian Studies Grades K-12
Summary:
- Provides assistance to teachers, counselors, and others by learning and performing a variety of instruction-related and/or counseling or guidance support tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned including clerical tasks.
- Assists in the implementation of daily activities in the classroom.
- Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up needed materials and supplies.
- Facilitates student participation during lessons led by teacher.
- Assists students in small groups and with one on one support to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervises students in either large group, small group, or one on one tutoring activities.
- Provides individual tutoring for students who may need additional help.
- Transports students in HAAS vans as needed.
- May teach elective class as needed.
- Provides instructional support to a student or group of students in Hawaiian Studies.
- Conducts parental involvement activities including communicating with parents and teachers (memos, flyers, announcements, etc.)
- Facilitates Hawaiian Studies related workshops with the kumu.
- Supports implementation of Makahiki and Hô'ike events.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Forty-eight semester credits of baccalaureate-level courses from a regionally accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Department of Education. The 48 credits may be from various program or academic subject areas. In addition, 6 of the 48 credits must have been for math and English courses at the baccalaureate level. Or,
- An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. The credits earned for the degree must have been for courses that are baccalaureate level. Or,
- A certificate with a minimum score of 459 on the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Educational Testing Service, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Relevant experience working with school age children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Prefer Substitute Teacher Certification.
Valid driver license and satisfactory traffic abstract.
For Hawaiian Studies: Proficiency in Hawaiian Language.
Must be ethical and honest. Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, follow-through, and oral and written communication skills. Must be extremely flexible and able to work independently.
Must be knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology and software programs, and be able to acquire additional skills for use of software, databases or other information systems as necessary.
Must be able to meet professional obligations through effective work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others. Must be able to successfully analyze information, manage complexity, report results, enter data, and observe school and state policies as well as state and federal laws with attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness. Must accept responsibility and be self-motivated. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to employees, students and parents and work effectively with school staff, district personnel, and the general public.
Desired competencies include self-motivation; enthusiasm; collaboration; high work standards; critical thinking; creativity; flexibility; and initiative.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2025 or until filled.