Temporary Second Grade Teaching Assistant (Regular Part-time)

Le Jardin Academy; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Jardin Academy in Kailua, Hawaii, seeks a Temporary Second Grade Teaching Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. This regular part-time role requires a high school diploma (bachelor preferred) and at least 2 years working with young children in a school setting.

The schedule is 7:30am to 3:00pm, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Teaching Assistant will support IB Primary Years Programme learners, model a caring, positive attitude, and assist with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with young children in a school setting.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Schedule is 7:30am to 3:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in second grade under IB PYP framework.
• Model positive attitude toward students, parents, and staff; focus on student learning and well-being.
• Assist with supervision during recess, lunch, and arrival/dismissal.
• Attend mandatory Teacher Assistant meetings and follow school policies.

Skills

Caring attitude

Classroom support

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Le Jardin Academy is looking for a Temporary (one year) Second GradeTeaching Assistant (Regular Part-time) for the 2026/2027 School Year. High School diploma required, Bachelor degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years working with young children in a school setting is required. Schedule is 7:30am to 3:00pm.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please. Hourly starting pay: $19.50.

Primary K-5 School Grade Level Teaching Assistants

The fundamental responsibility of each teacher assistant is to embrace the values and beliefs expressed in the school Mission Statement and in the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Programme. Assistants are expected to model the IB Learner Profile and support the philosophy of the PYP. Assistants exhibit a positive, caring attitude toward students, parents, and fellow employees and focus on student learning and well-being.

PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETINGS:

Attendance is required at the Teacher Assistant Meetings. Permission must be secured from the Dean of Student in order to be excused from these mandatory meetings.

COMMUNICATION:

Internal Communication:Mailbox and e-mail should be checked each day in order to ensure intra-school communication. On a weekly basis, teacher assistants should read and familiarize themselves with any weekly or monthly memos sent out by staff and administration (i.e. Head of Division Newsletters, Weekly News, etc.).

Absences: Teacher assistants are expected to e-mail Dean of Students and Head of Division Administrative Assistant when absent or when there is a change in schedule.

Requesting time off:Please refer to the Employee Handbook for PTO requests that require prior approval.

OTHER:

The school policies and procedures should be followed in theParent/Student Handbookand theEmployee Handbook.

The Primary School Discipline Policy should be followed and behavior concerns should be communicated to the classroom teacher immediately.

Accidents must be reported immediately and an accident/illness report filled out as appropriate to the school nurse.

Supervision duties (e.g. recess, lunch, and arrival/dismissal) are shared. Rainy day recess coverage and lunch when in the classrooms is the responsibility of the grade level team of teachers and assistants.

TEACHER ASSISTANT EVALUATION:

Dean of Students and Classroom Teacher will evaluate Teacher Assistant.

Dean of Students will inform the Supervisor if further action needs to be addressed.

EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher work days are regular work days. Teaching Assistants are expected to be at their assigned station.

Teacher Assistant will be available to work for the Extended Day Program on Teacher Professional Development Days, times should be verified with Dean of Students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 2 years working with young children in a school setting required.