Preschool Assistant Teacher ($19.70 to $20.58/hr, Ko Olina)

Job Overview:

The Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. This role is responsible for assisting in planning, preparing, and delivering age-appropriate activities, maintaining classroom order, and ensuring the emotional and developmental needs of the children are met. The assistant teacher will work closely with the lead teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain NAEYC Accreditation Standards and practices.
• Comply with DHS Child Care Licensing Hawaii Administrative Rules.
• Work with individuals or small groups of children as directed by the lead teacher.
• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities, lessons, and materials.
• Assist in assessing and documenting student progress and behavior.
• Assist with mealtime preparations and nap-time support.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce school policies to promote a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents to support learning objectives.
• Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness such as cleaning, sanitizing, toileting, and diapering, plus managing supplies and resources.
• Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner when dealing with children, other staff or parents, or during school activities on or off campus.
• Be sensitive and responsive to children's needs.
• Use positive modeling and behavior management.
• Follow school policies and procedures (maintain confidentiality).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Meet day care licensing requirements for an assistant teacher.
• Assistant teacher in early childhood education or CDA or 2 years college and six months experience with preschool ages and 9 units Early Childhood Education.
• Must meet state licensing requirements (Medical, TB, and criminal history clearance).
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• 19 paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance.
• Supplemental health insurance through AFLAC.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Employee child tuition discount.

About Us:

Seagull Schools provides children an exceptional start to their educational journey. We do this in partnership with our learning community (families, students, teachers, kūpuna) by: 

• Ensuring we use nationally-recognized best practices in early childhood learning and care.
• Learning through play and having fun!
• Providing affordable, accessible educational opportunities of the highest quality.
• Recognizing individual needs and interests to create personalized learning opportunities.
• Building connections and engaging with our local community.