Educational Assistant, Outdoor Learning Spaces Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Keaau, Hawaii (Job ID JR-04977)

Description

Job Posting Title

Educational Assistant, Outdoor Learning Spaces

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

08-07-2024

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

09-29-2024

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus is looking for an Educational Assistant to support our Outdoor Learning Spaces Classroom. Along with supporting our Haumana and Kumu, this position will also have the kuleana of upkeeping the outdoor mala, gardens, and other various student led projects.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Basic understanding of safety awareness (as it applies to use of outdoor tools and equipment as stated below)
• Understanding of sustainability practices
• Ability to work with and supervise high school students
• Possess good communication and time management skills
• Passion for green/outdoor spaces
• Native plant knowledge

This is a regular, part-time position with full employee benefits.

Job Summary

Provides support to overall school program in support of instruction and learning as directed by school leadership/ administration.  Direct support to campus specialty areas (e.g. garden and reforestation, engineering, media) performing on-going maintenance and providing instructional support.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional & Student Supervision Support

• Assists students and teachers with direct and indirect support services in assigned specialty area (e.g. garden and reforestation, engineering, media) throughout the high school campus.
• Provide support and supervision of students (under the direction of teachers) with the appropriate use of tools and equipment for executing on assigned projects and activities.
• Assists with supervision of students during lunch, student events, field trips and other related classroom activities when able. May also provide supervision before and after school at transportation pick-up and drop-off sites and during free periods.

Classroom Preparation & Support 

• Provide direct service, in terms of maintenance and support, to educational programs at the various subject areas throughout our high school.
• Organizes and maintains appropriate supply of equipment and resources to adequately support our various projects and assignments.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
• Demonstrated experience in working with students.
• Strong working knowledge of native plants, propagation methods, maintenance of outdoor areas.
• Strong leadership skills essential to motivate and guide students.
• Strong verbal skills necessary to communicate study skills methods and techniques, study skills deficiencies and attitude problems to students, staff, and parents.
• Classroom management skills necessary to maintain general behavior.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple assignments/priorities.
• Good verbal and writing skills needed to communicate effectively with student, parents, staff, and public.
• Good organizational skills required to coordinate numerous student activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous experience teaching the age levels and subject areas of the specific teaching positions.
• Knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for high/middle/elementary school students.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation for Hawaiian culture and Christian values.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and powered maintenance equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift heavy loads, use heavy equipment and able to use various outdoor maintenance tools
• Frequently stand and/or walk, lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 200+ pounds.
• Twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in an outdoor classroom environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

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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Work Year

12

Pay Range

25.63 - 34.38 Hourly

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.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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