Teachers Aide

Summary

Part of the Site Team, the Teacher’s Aide assists the Site Coordinator in implementing

the Keiki Steps program of instruction in a Family Child Interaction Learning (FCIL)

Hawaiian Immersion/Hawaiian-English Dual Language preschool classroom, creating

an environment that is conducive to l earning. As a key member of the team, the

position will help to ensure that the materials and activities in the classroom adhere to

the philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in Keiki Steps program curriculum

and the institution’s mission. 

Duties and Responsibilities

 Execute a high-quality Hawaiian Immersion/Hawaiian-English Dual Language

Hawaiian-practices based Early Childhood Education program utilizing a

kaʻao/moʻolelo curriculum framework.

 Support the execution of a high-quality Hawaiian-practices based parenting and child

development curriculum for adult participants in Hawaiian and English.

 Support the daily use of Hawaiian cultural activities, practices, and language.

 Adhere to INPEACE Employee Handbook, INPEACE Policies Manual, Office

Guidelines and all health and safety policies.

 Establish and maintain a positive learning environment that is conducive to

learning within multiple modalities including in-person and/or distance

learning.

 Provide educational support to children and their parents/caregivers.

 Integrate a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.

 Aide and assist with team kuleana in the implementation of classroom activities,

student and parent assessments, and daily classroom functions and operations.

 Assist and support team members with team kuleana, including but not limited to

site set up, execution of programming, and site cleanup.

 Work cooperatively with community partners.

 Assist with maintaining program files as assigned by leadership and in

accordance with standard operating procedures.

 Follow ethical and professional practices in working with children, children’s

records, parents, caregivers, and colleagues.

 Assist with providing progress reports and accurate monthly documentation for

site kuleana as assigned and expected by leadership.

 Assist in screening and evaluating of children, their families and caregivers in

program.

 Meet deadlines for all monthly kuleana submissions and report deadlines.

 Attend and actively participate in Programmatic Events, Trainings, and Site Team

meetings as established by leadership.

 Accurate and timely submission of PTO (Paid Time Off) requests and

ADP timesheet.

 Participate in at least five community events per school year and engage in ongoing

recruitment for the program.

 Participate in ECE coursework each semester and actively engage to meet the

minimal educational requirements.

 Attend and complete all mandatory and assigned academic coursework and training.

 Use effective oral and written expression.

 Maintain current certifications including CDA (until AA or higher in ECE is

earned), First Aid/CPR/AED, Food Handling.

 Perform Site Coordinator duties in their absence.

 Perform other duties as requested. 

Minimum Qualifications

Base Requirement for all candidates:
• Fluent in Hawaiian language.

Additional Education Requirements:
•  Level 1: High school diploma and at least 1 year experience of working with children ages 
0-5.
•  Level 2: Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials OR High school diploma and 3+ years 
preschool classroom.
•  Level 3: Associate degree in education or related field, OR AA in other field with commitment to 
attain CDA within 1 yr., OR CDA and 6 years’ experiencein the classroom.
•  Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, OR BA in other field with commitment 
to attain CDA within 1 yr., OR associate degree (any field) and 6 years’ experience in the 
classroom.

Skills and Knowledge

 Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive Keiki

Steps instructional program for children and their families or caregivers.

 Willingness to integrate new practices and skills into the work environment.

 Knowledge of early care and education and other family support services and

resources available in the community.

 Willingness to work as part of a team.

 Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations.

 Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

 Ability to analyze problems, develop effective solutions and resolve problems

within a Hawaiian cultural context.

 Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external

individuals, groups, organizations, and community agencies.

 Proficiency in technological applications including Microsoft Office, Zoom,

Google Suite, Workforce Automatic Data Processing (ADP). 

Preferred Experience

 Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

 Knowledge and sensitivity to the interests and needs of families in Native Hawaiian

and/or poverty communities.

 Knowledge of Hawaiian-practices based education.