Early Learning Educational Assistant III - Keolu Elementary

Hawaii State Department of Education • Kailua, HI

11d • $3,527 • Onsite

About The Position

Early Learning Educational Assistant positions are located on school campuses that have Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) Public Prekindergarten Program classrooms and serve children in the year before kindergarten entry. This position works independently to provide learning experiences in all areas of development and academic disciplines, in accordance with established guidelines, available resources, and the Early Learning classroom teacher. The role involves cultivating healthy, challenging learning environments, implementing and assessing learning experiences, observing and documenting children's development, ensuring health and safety, preparing and maintaining learning materials and environment, and supervising before, during, and after class activities.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
• Successful completion of training for a certificate that meets the requirements for CDA Credential preparation, including but not limited to: University coursework at an acceptable institution of higher learning (e.g., Chaminade, UH System, etc.).
• 120 hours of formal training in early childhood education (covering the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years) available through community organizations (e.g., PATCH, HIAEYC, etc.).
• Be enrolled in a program, coursework, or training that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential. Evidence of active pursuit toward completing the program must be provided annually to the EOEL.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following, as described by the Federal Government's No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Successful completion of an examination approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education (Department), such as the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS).
• At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department, which included 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.
• One (1) year of General Experience: Paid or volunteer experience which involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information, observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations.
• One (1) year of Specialized Experience: Work experience providing direct academic, personal, social, vocational development, or behavioral services to children, students, and/or individuals with disabilities, preferably in an educational setting supporting professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences; converses with children in a positive manner during child-initiated activities and during routines and transitions; greets children upon arrival and ensures safe departure; instructs and models appropriate behavior; encourages positive social rapport; assists in guiding children during transitions and routines; addresses conflicts between children; engages with children during play to promote development and learning in all domains of development.
• Implements and assesses learning experiences for children based on plans and goals established with or by the teacher; sets up activities/areas for children to participate in indoor learning centers, small or large group activities, and outdoor activities; supervises and conducts group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationships and guides children through supportive interactions.
• Observes children and documents/assesses their development and learning; collects other data as directed by the teacher.
• Ensures overall health and safety for children; assists children in areas related to health and safety, including toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, and playing; ensures healthy and safe environment; reports and follows-up on unsafe play/work areas and materials; sanitizes materials and surfaces when needed; assists children in dealing with stressful situations.
• Prepares and maintains materials and environment for learning experiences; organizes and prepares learning centers as guided by the teacher; observes children's use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consults with teacher as needed.
• Supervises before, during, and after class activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree