Early Learning Educational Assistant I, II, III (Hawaiian Language) - Pope Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 33,700 - 39,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Job summary

An educational institution in Hawaii is seeking various Educational Assistants to support children's development in a learning environment. The roles require a current Child Development Associate Credential and experience working with children, alongside the ability to speak, write, and read Hawaiian. Responsibilities include cultivating engaging learning experiences, supervising class activities, and ensuring health and safety. Significant benefits include health insurance and retirement plans. Multiple positions available across different levels.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits in relevant fields.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent, with successful completion of an approved examination.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences.
• Implements and assesses learning experiences based on goals established with the teacher.
• Observes children, documents their development, and ensures overall health and safety.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Safety and Health Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Job description

Job Overview

This posting is to fill various Educational Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Educational Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to Educational Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary

• Educational Assistant I, SR-10: $3,019.78 per month
• Educational Assistant II, SR-12: $3,260.76 per month
• Educational Assistant III, SR-14: $3,526.98 per month

Responsibilities

• Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences; converses with children in a positive manner during child‑initiated activities and during routines and transitions; greets children upon arrival and ensures safe departure; instructs and models appropriate behavior; encourages positive social rapport; assists in guiding children during transitions and routines; addresses conflicts between children; engages with children during play to promote development and learning in all domains of development.
• Implements and assesses learning experiences for children based on plans and goals established with or by the teacher; sets up activities/areas for children to participate in indoor learning centers, small or large group activities, and outdoor activities; supervises and conducts group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationships and guides children through supportive interactions.
• Observes children and documents/assesses their development and learning; collects other data as directed by the teacher.
• Ensures overall health and safety for children; assists children in areas related to health and safety, including toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, and playing; ensures healthy and safe environment; reports and follows up on unsafe play/work areas and materials; sanitizes materials and surfaces when needed; assists children in dealing with stressful situations.
• Prepares and maintains materials and environment for learning experiences; organizes and prepares learning centers as guided by the teacher; observes children's use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consults with teacher as needed.
• Supervises before, during, and after class activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Successful completion of training for a certificate that meets the requirements for CDA Credential preparation, including but not limited to: university coursework at an acceptable institution of higher learning; 120 hours of formal training in early childhood education covering the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years; or be enrolled in a program, coursework, or training that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential (evidence of active pursuit must be provided annually).

Education Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following: successful completion of an approved examination; at least 48 baccalaureate‑level semester credits from an accredited institution with required credits in mathematics and English; or an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Experience Requirements

• Educational Assistant I: 0 years general/0 years specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant II: 1 year general / 0 years specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant III: 1 year general / 1 year specialized experience.

General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience involving direct interaction with people and demonstrating the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate, and report accurately on different situations.
Specialized Experience: Work experience providing direct academic, personal, social, vocational development, or behavioral services to children, students, or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

Hawaiian Language Requirement

This position requires applicants to be able to speak, write, and read the Hawaiian Language.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience alone will not be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits Summary

• Holidays, personal leave, and sick leave.
• Health Insurance – State pays part of the premiums for eligible employees.
• Group Life Insurance – free policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan – reduce take‑home pay by deducting health care premium costs before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – tax‑saving benefit for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plan – State contributions, eligibility based on service years and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) – voluntary pre‑tax contributions.
• Deferred Compensation – tax‑deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance – benefits for disability caused by non‑work related injury or illness.
• Social Security contributions by employer.
• Workers’ Compensation – benefits for work‑related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining – right to join union and collective bargaining, with service‑fee payment unless excluded.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, and other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.