Elementary School Educational Assistant (Temporary)

Kamehameha Schools • Kurtistown, HI

7d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools, Hawai'i Campus is currently looking for an Educational Assistant for Elementary School. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year (7/30/26 - 6/2/2027). Work hours: Mon - Fri from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Our ideal candidate is flexible & collaborative as this position will support multiple teachers with K-5. They will have 3 years of prior experience in education as a teacher or Educational Assistant. Elementary level preferred. HCBE preferred. A valid driver's license is also required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise large number of students and monitor their safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable (K-12) age children.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, 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.
• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary level preferred.
• HCBE preferred.
• 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 applicable (K-12) age children.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.

Responsibilities

• 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 by performing a variety of functions.
• Assists with standardized test administration.
• Substitutes during emergency teacher absences.
• Completes errands and activities off campus as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation and Benefits Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
• Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
• Comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED