Early Learning Classroom Specialist III

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking an Educational Assistant III to support classroom learning and student development within a Hawaii public school setting.

The role emphasizes guiding children, maintaining safety, and assisting teachers with planned activities; candidates must meet CDA-related qualifications or equivalent education, and understand Hawaii education requirements.

Qualifications

• CDA Credential or completion of CDA-related program.
• 120 hours of early childhood education training.
• Enrollment in program to obtain CDA Credential.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates healthy, engaging learning environments; assists with transitions and behavior guidance.
• Implements and assesses activities based on teacher plans; manages learning centers.
• Observes and documents children's development and learning.
• Ensures health and safety; assists with toileting, hygiene, eating, resting.
• Prepares materials and learning centers; collaborates with teachers.
• Supervises students before, during, and after class activities.

Skills

CDA Credential

Early childhood training

Active pursuit toward CDA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA-related certificate or higher

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking an Educational Assistant III to support classroom learning and student development within a Hawaii public school setting.

The role emphasizes guiding children, maintaining safety, and assisting teachers with planned activities; candidates must meet CDA-related qualifications or equivalent education, and understand Hawaii education requirements.