Substitute Teachers Aide - Honolulu

Location: 930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu Hawaii 96822 Position Summary: Plan and carry out daily program and activities for a group of preschool age children Supervises: Not applicable Schedule: Substitute / Part-time ''To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work.''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.Benefits: $75 New Hire Bonus College Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification) Health Insurance 401k Childcare Discounts Paid Vacation Leave Sick LeaveEssential Job Functions (fundamental Teacher Assistant I responsibilities): 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.Secondary Job Functions (tasks that can be delegated): 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 the cleanliness of children; soiled clothing must be changed, children''s hands and faces kept clean. Report all signs 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.Personal Demands of the Position: Emotional maturity and stability. Emotional stamina to work positively with young children for the length of the scheduled workday. Mental stability; a patient, flexible, sense of humor, positive, consistent, dependable, cooperative. Sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations. Able to take supervision and correction constructively. Able to positively supervise aides and other personnel when required. Clean personal hygiene.Qualifications: Clear a local and national criminal background check. Clear an employment history check. Free of TB. At least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent. Current First Aid certification.Preferred Qualifications (other helpful qualification or experience): Hold a current CPR certificate.

Created: 2021-11-29