NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Early Learning Educational Assistant I, II, III - Honaunau Elementary
Captain Cook, HI 96704
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$3,019.78/mo - $3,526.98/mo
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking Early Learning Educational Assistants for Honaunau Elementary, part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. The role involves providing learning experiences for children in Prekindergarten classrooms, ensuring a safe and healthy environment while supporting their development and learning in various areas.
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Responsibilities
Cultivates healthy, challenging learning environments and experiences; converses with children in a positive manner during child-initiated activities and during routines and transitions; greets children upon arrival and ensures safe departure; instructs and models appropriate behavior; encourages positive social rapport; assists in guiding children during transitions and routines; addresses conflicts between children; engages with children during play to promote development and learning in all domains of development
Implements and assesses learning experiences for children based on plans and goals established with or by the teacher; sets up activities/areas for children to participate in indoor learning centers, small or large group activities, and outdoor activities; supervise and conduct group and individual learning activities; builds positive relationship and guides children through supportive interactions
Observes children and documents/assesses their development and learning; collects other data as directed by the teacher
Ensures overall health and safety for children; assists children in areas related to health and safety, including toileting, handwashing, eating, resting, and playing; ensures healthy and safe environment; reports and follows-up on unsafe play/work areas and materials; sanitizes materials and surfaces when needed; assists children in dealing with stressful situations
Prepares and maintains materials and environment for learning experiences; organizes and prepares learning centers as guided by the teacher; observe children's use of materials and environment in order to provide modifications, adaptations; consult with teacher as needed
Supervises before, during, and after class activities
Qualification
Required
Possession of a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Successful completion of training for a certificate that meets the requirements for CDA Credential preparation, including but not limited to: University coursework at an acceptable institution of higher learning (e.g., Chaminade, UH System, etc.) or 120 hours of formal training in early childhood education (covering the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years) available through community organizations (e.g., PATCH, HIAEYC, etc.)
Be enrolled in a program, coursework, or training that prepares the individual to obtain a CDA Credential (evidence of active pursuit toward completing the program must be provided annually to the EOEL)
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent
48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education, including 3 credits in math and 3 in English
An Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education, with a minimum of 48 credits for courses that are baccalaureate level
Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS)
Experience which involved direct interaction with people and demonstrated the ability to provide and elicit information and to observe, evaluate and take action or report accurately on different situations
Demonstrated ability to organize materials, maintain records, and write descriptions of occurrences or observations
Demonstrated awareness of basic educational programs, goals, functions, and activities
Work experience involving direct contact with students and included student management
Familiarity with common academic, social, behavioral, and developmental problems of students
Experience using a variety of instructional materials, techniques, and equipment
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position
Benefits
Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Premium Conversion Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plan
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA)
Deferred Compensation
Temporary Disability Insurance
Social Security
Workers' Compensation
Union & Collective Bargaining
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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