Preschool Substitute Aide (Temporary, On-Call)

Kamehameha Schools; Makawao (HI); On-site; USD 26,299 - 37,456; Full time

Job summary

A Hawaii educational organization is seeking a Preschool Substitute Aide to support classroom activities for young children. The role involves assisting in daily lessons, supervising student behavior, and providing program support. Candidates should have a high school diploma, good interpersonal skills, and experience in early childhood education preferred. This position offers competitive pay and requires collaboration and participation in workshops. Opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize a high volume of varied work activities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily classroom lessons and small group instruction.
• Supervises student behavior independently.
• Provides program and clerical support through ordering and maintaining materials and supplies.
• Prepares materials for a safe classroom indoor/outdoor environment.
• Participates in workshops and in‑services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Title

Preschool Substitute Aide

Job Summary

Assists in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for a class of approximately 20 children in conjunction with the Teacher for the Extended Day or Regular Day Preschool Programs or assists in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate language based curriculum for preschool age children which fosters Protestant religion and Hawaiian culture. Maintains certifications as required for program needs. Participates in curriculum development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructional
  • Assists in daily classroom lessons including appropriate interactions with students, small group instruction, observations and assessment.
• Supervision
  • Supervises student behavior independently and under Teacher direction using appropriate early childhood health and safety guidelines.
• Program/Clerical Support
  • Provides program and clerical support through snack menu pick‑up, maintaining attendance and other records, ordering and maintaining materials and supplies.
• Classroom Participation
  • Prepares materials needed for a safe and healthy classroom indoor/outdoor environment including daily snack preparation and sanitizing; maintains classroom centers, materials and equipment.
• Staff Development
  • Participates in workshops and in‑services.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize a high volume of varied work activities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and age appropriate Protestant religion curriculum.
• Experience working with at‑risk children and/or families.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk‑based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighboring islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office or school environment and may require work to be conducted in non‑standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disability Accommodations

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [e-mail] or 808‑534‑8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $23.14 per hour.

Location

Kamehameha Schools Preschool – Paukukalo, Wailuku, Hawaii
Additional Locations: Kamehameha Schools Preschool – Hana