Summer Preschool Aide Full Time

Job Overview
As a Teacher’s Aide, your enthusiasm and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners. In this vital role, you will support classroom teachers by assisting with lesson implementation, managing classroom activities, and fostering a positive environment that encourages learning, curiosity and growth. Your energy, patience and compassion will help create an engaging space where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse needs, including children with autism or disabilities, ensuring they receive personalized attention.
• Help manage classroom behavior through positive behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies.
• Foster a nurturing environment by supporting children’s social-emotional development and encouraging positive interactions among students.
• Supervise children during activities, field trips, transitions, meals, and outdoor and indoor play to ensure safety and well-being.
• Support classroom / school organization by maintaining learning materials, educational resources, childcare supplies, outside and inside setup, morning and afternoon snack preparation.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other staff members to share observations about student progress and behavior.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience working with children in educational or childcare settings is highly preferred; experience in daycare, preschool, private school environments, or project / play based classrooms is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and students.
• Prior experience helping children who are not potty trained, ages 2 – 3 years old.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom environment confidently while maintaining safety standards.
• Compassionate attitude combined with patience and adaptability to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Satisfactory background check, Health and TB clearance.
• Appropriate continued education to meet Hawaii DHS licensing requirements is required.

Why you’ll love it here
We are a small school in Kaimuki comprised of 32 students ranging from the age of 2 years old – 5 years old. We pride ourselves on small student to staff ratio while creating a nurturing environment for preschoolers.

Pay: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person