Educational Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)

Job Posting Title

Educational Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)

Employee Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

10-24-2025

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

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, Hawai'i Campus is looking for an Educational Assistant to support 'aina-based educational initiatives. This position will be responsible for student supervision, ensuring safety, security, order, and accountability in the classroom and outdoor 'aina-based settings.

Our ideal candidate will have a High School diploma/GED minimum and 3 years of experience working with students, preferably within 'aina-based settings.

This is a part-time, temporary position for this school year.

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 be considered in lieu of 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 a classroom environment but the purpose of the work may a