Educational Assistant, High School PE

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

About the role

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Our Kapalama Campus High School Physical Education Department is looking for an Educational Assistant to support the students in swimming, running, and sporting activities.

Acts as an integral part of the instructional team to enhance student learning and discipline. Responsible for the supervision of students by ensuring safety, security, order and accountability. Organizes and coordinates classroom, grade level and/or school-wide activities and events by performing a variety of logistical and directional functions. Provides direct instructional support to students by working with individual, small and/or large groups of students as requested and under the direction of classroom teachers. Prepares and creates instructional materials, assists with standardized test administration, substitutes during emergency teacher absences, and completes errands and activities off campus as needed.

Responsibilities

• Student Supervision
  • Supervises students outside of classroom instructional periods (recess, before/after school, and lunch period) and in classroom during teacher release time by administering appropriate classroom management practices, ensuring adequate safety, and instructing students using teacher approved lesson plans or other agreed upon activity.
  • May assist in standardized test administration by preparing, proctoring and scheduling students, classrooms, and related materials.
  • Substitute as classroom teacher during emergency teacher absences.
• Student Activities
  • Organizes and coordinates classroom, grade level and/or school-wide activities and events as requested or assigned and under the direction of teacher(s) by ensuring materials, equipment, facilities, manpower and other required logistics are identified, reviewed and solutions agreed to.
  • Develops work plans, recommends solutions and coordinates detailed projects to effectively manage workflow.
• Instructional Support
  • Provides direct instructional support to students by working with individual, small and/or large groups of students as requested under the direction of classroom teachers. Duties include but are not limited to preparing lessons and related activities, providing individual tutorial sessions, reviewing homework, supervising class projects, etc.
  • Counsels students to strengthen study skill strategies and self-discipline to meet their academic responsibilities.
  • Consults with teachers and parents to provide input to determine help needed for students.
• Classroom Preparation/Support
  • Prepares and creates instructional materials at teacher's request by performing a variety of functions such as photocopying, laminating, assembling, creating workbooks, calendars, signs, forms, notices, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise a large number of students and monitor their safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of K-12 age children.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and vendors.
• Good organizational skills to manage tasks and time efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to change to meet teacher, grade level, and program needs; may require flexible work hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with students and staff; must work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to teach lesson plans as directed by teacher to individual and/or small/large groups of students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with direct instruction or direct instructional support in a K-12 classroom.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction in K-12 school education.
• Experience working with K-12 age children.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, performs desk-based computer tasks, and grasps light or fine manipulation, talks or hears.
• Occasionally stands and/or walks, writes by hand, and lifts and/or carries, pushes and/or pulls objects that weigh up to 15 pounds.
• Rarely twists, bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crawls, climbs, reaches or works above shoulder, or grasps forcefully.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a classroom environment but the purpose of the work may also require work to be conducted in non-standard classrooms. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $27.19 - $36.49

Benefits

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location: Kapalama Campus, Honolulu, Hawaii