Educational Assistant Jobs

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Job Summary

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 that direction of classroom teachers. Prepares and creates instructional materials by performing a variety of functions, assists with standardized test administration, substitutes during emergency teacher absences, and completes errands and activities off campus as needed.

Essential 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.
• Substitute as classroom teacher during emergency teacher absences.
• May assist in standardized test administration by preparing, proctoring and scheduling students, classrooms, and related materials.

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

• Consults with teachers and parents to provide input to determine help needed for students.
• Counsels students to strengthen study skill strategies and self-discipline to meet their academic responsibilities.
• 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.

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.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma
• Good organizational skills to manage tasks and time efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, vendors.
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable (K-12) age children.
• Ability to teach lesson plans as directed by teacher to individual and/or small/large groups of students.
• 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 effectively manage and supervise large number of students and monitor their safety.
• Valid Driver's License.

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.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.
• Experience working with applicable (K-12) age children.

Physical Requirements

• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds.
• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.

Working Conditions

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

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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Primary Location
Kapalama Campus
City, State
Honolulu, Hawaii
Additional Locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Science

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person