Teacher Assistant

Location: 4857 Bougainville Dr, Honolulu, HI 96818 Position Summary: Plan and carry out daily programs and activities for a group of preschool children. Schedule: Part-time, Monday – Friday (Day Shift) Kama’aina Kids: Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs.  

Kama’aina Kids Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on hours worked)

• $75 New Hire Bonus
• Competitive Pay Rates ($12-$13)
• College Tuition Reimbursement ($1000 per semester)
• Student Loan Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification)
• Health Insurance
• 401k
• Childcare Discounts (25-75%)
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave

When you join Kama’aina Kids Ohana you can expect:

• To make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
• To work with others dedicated to providing quality care and education for the children of Hawaii.
• To be supported in your professional growth through training, meetings, one on one support, and financial assistance.
• To be part of our culture, have fun, be creative and encourage laughter.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support a learning Center environment.
• Help with appropriate daily activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Establish a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Supervise children for safety.
• Arrange classroom daily and prior to Fall and Summer sessions.
• Change diapers and/or wet or soiled clothing.
• Keep the environment clean and orderly; bend and pick up toys, wipe tables and chairs, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, school programs, In/Service Training. Fill out injury reports.
• Answer the telephone and record messages according to company format.

Additional Responsibilities (expected of all staff):

• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
• Greet parents cheerfully.
• Greet children individually, warmly, and cheerfully.
• Give loving personal attention to children when they need it; comfort crying, dry tears, wipe noses, give hugs and reassurance.
• Be conscious of cleanliness of children; soiled clothing must be changed, children’s hands and faces kept clean.
• Report all sign of illness, injury or possible abuse and unusual behavior to the Center Director.
• Use group management and discipline that is positive, consistent, and appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward children, parents, and coworkers.
• Communicate with children, parents, coworkers, and Director.
• Work cooperatively with Director and other staff towards maintaining a quality program for children.

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CRP/AED Certification (Qualified Training Provided).
• No prior experience required; all training is provided.