What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant - Pre K position at Waikiki Community Preschool?
Job Summary
The Educational Assistant provides assistance to the classroom teacher by performing a variety of instruction-related and/or guidance support tasks.
Following the Hawaii State school calendar, the Educational Assistant will work 10-months of the year with pay provided over 12-months.
Join us in shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders by providing them with the foundational skills they need to succeed!
Responsibilities
- Within a classroom setting, independently perform a variety of academic and non-academic instructional tasks in accordance with established guidelines and available resources.
- Provide appropriate guidance to children including redirection and problem-solving using positive, culturally sensitive guidance techniques.
- Keep objective, goals and other data as requested by teacher.
- Prepare and maintain materials and environment for learning experiences; organize and prepare learning centers; observe children's use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations, consult with teacher as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with 3 years of direct experience working with children under 5 years of age in a group childcare or preschool environment or
- Be currently enrolled in a program or coursework that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential. or
- Five years of direct experience working with children under 5 years of age in a group childcare or preschool environment with evidence of intent to complete a program or coursework that provides the individual with CDA Credential, AA, AS or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or source within a predetermined completion date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education. 3 credits must be in Math and 3 credits in English with 3 years of direct experience working with children under 5 years of age in a group childcare or preschool environment or
- AA or AS or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of direct experience in a group childcare or preschool environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,652.00 - $46,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Honolulu, HI (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,652 - $46,800