Location:	539 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Position Summary:	Plan and carry out daily programs and activities for a group of preschool-age children
Supervises:	Not applicable
Schedule:	Monday-Friday

Something more than just a job, you could really make a difference! 

When you join Kama'aina Kids Ohana you can expect:

• To make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
• To work with others dedicated to providing quality care and education for the children of Hawaii.
• To be supported in your professional growth through training, meetings, one on one support, and financial assistance.
• To be part of our culture, have fun, be creative and encourage laughter.

Benefits:

• $100 New Hire Bonus
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Training (Community First Aid, CPR/AED Certification)
• Health Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k
• Childcare Discounts
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave

Essential Job Functions (fundamental Teacher Assistant I responsibilities):

• Support a learning Center environment.
• Help with appropriate daily activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Establish a safe and healthy nurturing environment for children.
• Supervise children for safety.
• Arrange classroom daily and prior to Fall and Summer sessions.
• Change diapers and/or wet or soiled clothing.
• Keep the environment clean and orderly; bend and pick up toys, wipe tables and chairs, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, school programs, In/Service Training.

Essential Job Functions (fundamental food server responsibilities):

• Handle the responsibilities of cooking and keeping a kitchen
• Understand and do the math required for figuring the quantity of food to prepare
• Follow guidelines of USDA Federal Food Program
• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Plan meals according to Kama‘aina Kids/HCC Standard Menu and USDA guidelines
• Prepare meals
• See that meals are served on time
• Determine necessary foods to be ordered from the Main Office or appropriate supplier when authorized
• Attend food service workshops as directed

Secondary Job Functions (tasks that can be delegated):

• Fill out injury reports.
• Answer the telephone and record messages according to company format.

 
Additional Responsibilities (expected of all staff):

• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
• Greet parents cheerfully.
• Greet children individually, warmly, and cheerfully.
• Give loving personal attention to children when they need it; comfort crying, dry tears, wipe noses, give hugs and reassurance.
• Be conscious of the cleanliness of children; soiled clothing must be changed, children’s hands and faces kept clean.
• Report all signs of illness, injury, or possible abuse and unusual behavior to the Center Director.
• Use group management and discipline that is positive, consistent, and appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward children, parents, and coworkers.
• Communicate with children, parents, coworkers, and Director.
• Work cooperatively with Director and other staff towards maintaining a quality program for children.

 
Personal Demands of the Position:

• Emotional maturity and stability.
• Emotional stamina to work positively with young children for the length of the scheduled workday.
• Mental stability; a patient, flexible, sense of humor, positive, consistent, dependable, cooperative.
• Sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
• Able to take supervision and correction constructively.
• Able to positively supervise aides and other personnel when required.
• Clean personal hygiene.

 
Qualifications:

• Clear a local and national criminal background check.
• Clear an employment history check.
• Free of TB.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current First Aid certification.

 
Preferred Qualifications (other helpful qualification or experience):

• Hold a current CPR certificate.

Learn more!

https://kkcareers.com
https://www.facebook.com/kamaainakids