Teacher Assistant - Hawaiian Studies

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science PCS seeks the following position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Teacher Assistant
36-40 hours per week
Schedules and locations vary

Current Available Assignments:

• Grades K-12 Hawaiian Studies

• Assignments vary and may include subjects such as: Hawaiian Culture, Hawaiian Language, Hula, Hōʻike/May Day Events, Lei Making, Makahiki Games, Ukulele, Mele & Oli.
• Works with multiple grade levels for various activities and events.
• Provides support to kumus and students at multiple sites on and off campus.
• Desired skills: Ability to teach hula and oli, ability to teach singing and ukulele, ability to teach Hawaiian arts and Hawaiian cultural practices, lei making, skilled in decorating and sewing, fluency in Hawaiian Language.

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 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.
• Works to create a school culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, teamwork and high performance.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Must meet one of these three requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Relevant experience working with school age children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Prefer Substitute Teacher Certification.
Valid driver license, satisfactory traffic abstract, daily access to a registered and insured vehicle.

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 16, 2026 or until filled.