About This Role
This support staff member position at Seagull Schools in Honolulu offers $19.70 – $20.58/Hr. The role requires the appropriate background.
Seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our team at Aina Haina and Downtown locations, supporting the lead teacher in creating a secure, supportive, and engaging environment for young children. This role involves assisting in the planning, preparation, and delivery of age-appropriate activities, maintaining classroom order, and ensuring the emotional and developmental needs of the children are met.
Individuals who are passionate about working with young children, possess patience, and maintain a reliable attendance record will find this role highly rewarding. We encourage applicants who share our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Maintain adherence to NAEYC Accreditation Standards and practices in the classroom.
- Ensure compliance with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Licensing Hawaii Administrative Rules.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to work with individuals or small groups of children as directed.
- Partner with the teacher to develop and implement educational activities, lessons, and materials.
- Support the teacher in assessing and documenting student progress and behavior.
- Assist with mealtime preparations, nap-time support, and other daily routines.
- Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment by monitoring student behavior and enforcing school policies.
- Establish effective communication with students, teachers, and parents to support learning objectives.
- Take an active role in maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness, including cleaning, sanitizing, toileting, diapering, and managing supplies and resources.
- Demonstrate professionalism and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner when dealing with children, other staff or parents, or during school activities on or off campus.
- Be responsive to children's needs and exhibit positive modeling and behavior management.
- Ensure confidentiality and adhere to school policies and procedures, performing other duties as assigned by the lead teacher.
Requirements
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Must meet state licensing requirements (Medical, TB, and criminal history clearance).
- Has an early childhood education CDA or 2 years college and six months experience with preschool ages and 9 units Early Childhood Education.
- Meet State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) qualification standards for Assistant Teacher.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Benefits
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
There are no education requirements for this position.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Assistant Teacher role pays $19.70 to $20.58/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Seagull Schools located?
Seagull Schools is located at 550 South King Street, Honolulu, HI