Summer Programs Preschool Teacher (JK)

Le Jardin Academy; Kailua (HI); Vor Ort; USD 30.307 - 33.062; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid training

Zusammenfassung

An educational institution in Hawaii seeks a Summer Programs Preschool Teacher to support children in a fun and safe environment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Child Development, or equivalent qualifications with experience working with young children. This part-time role requires planning lessons, managing classroom routines, and effectively communicating with a preschool team. The hourly pay ranges from $22.00 to $24.00. No phone calls please.

Qualifikationen

• 6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility.
• Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Previous substitute teaching experience.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement age appropriate lessons and recreational activities.
• Maintain classroom management and established routines.
• Support student learning during summer.
• Supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions.
• Communicate effectively with the preschool team.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Follow all school policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability in various classroom environments

Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners

Classroom management skills

Cultural sensitivity and appreciation for diversity

Professional demeanor and reliability

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA

Bachelor’s degree in any field with 12 early childhood credit hours and 6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds

Jobbeschreibung

Le Jardin Academy is looking for a Summer Programs Preschool Teacher JK. This position will support the LJA mission statement and the implementation of the summer and/or after school programs, model the school‑wide agreements and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, exhibit courteous behavior and a sense of professionalism at all times, and demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children.

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in any field with 12 early childhood credit hours and 6 months experience working with 0‑5 year olds in a licensed facility is required. Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and previous substitute teaching experience are preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls please. Hourly pay range: $22.00 to $24.00.

Job Description: SUMMER PROGRAMS PRESCHOOL TEACHER (JK)

Reports to: Enrichment and Extended Day Program Manager

Consults with: Classroom Teachers/Teacher Assistant, Extended Day Manager

Job Status: Part‑time/Temp

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Date Revised: 1/13/2026

Employer

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world‑class education from pre‑kindergarten to twelfth grade. Founded in 1961, Le Jardin Academy serves over 920 students. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

Position Summary

The role of Primary Summer Programs Junior Kindergarten Preschool Teacher will support the LJA mission statement and the implementation of the summer and/or after school programs, model the school‑wide agreements and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, exhibit courteous behavior and a sense of professionalism at all times, and demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children. As part of our Extended Day program, the role of Teacher is to support the development of our junior kindergarten students (JK) socially and emotionally in alignment with a fun and safe recreational program during Afterschool and/or Summer Programs.

General Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age appropriate lessons and recreational activities
• Maintain classroom management and established routines
• Support student learning during summer
• Supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions
• Communicate effectively with the preschool team
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Communicate to appropriate persons student attendance and behavior
• Follow all school policies and procedures detailed in the Employee Handbook

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field with 12 early childhood credit hours and 6 months experience working with 0‑5 year olds in a licensed facility

Required Experience

• 6 months experience working with 0‑5 year olds in a licensed facility

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Previous substitute teaching experience

Competencies, Specialized Skills, and Knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in various classroom environments
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners
• Classroom management skills
• Cultural sensitivity and appreciation for diversity
• Professional demeanor and reliability
• Basic computer skills

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, talk, and hear

Hours

• 2026 Summer Program hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly
• Paid training