Kamehameha Schools (KS) is searching for Educational Assistants to join our Kapālama Elementary team. This is a temporary full-time position for the remainder of SY25-26 with varying work shifts available between 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. Applications MUST be submitted online: https://ksbe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Educational-AssistantJR-06135
We are looking for adaptable, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are excited to support student learning, classroom management, and schoolwide events. The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive—skilled in preparing instructional materials, coordinating logistics for large school events, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all students. They bring a calm, nurturing presence, with the ability to manage student behavior and resolve conflict in positive, restorative ways. They thrive in a team-based setting, take initiative, and are flexible when plans shift. This is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in education—Educational Assistants will work closely with experienced teachers and gain hands-on insight into the instructional process.
If you’re passionate about student growth, collaboration, and creating an inclusive, engaging school environment, we invite you to apply!
Job Summary
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 that 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, and completes errands and activities off campus as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
Student Supervision
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.
Student Activities
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.
Instructional Support
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.
Classroom Preparation/Support
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.
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Physical Requirements
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.
Working Conditions
Work is conducted in a classroom environment but the purpose of the work may also require work to be conducted in non-standard classrooms. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday 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.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [email protected] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.
Pay Range
26.40 - 35.42 Hourly