Teacher’s Assistant

Department: Tūtū and Me (Kona)
Reports to: Team Teacher and Site Manager

Primary Responsibility:
The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher and Assessment Specialist in planning and implementing a quality early childhood and caregiver education program based on the guidelines, curriculum and procedures of the Tutu and Me Program.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist teacher and Assessment Specialist in implementing the Tutu and Me curriculum for caregivers and keiki.
• Track and record participant attendance at site.
• Record data in database.
• Interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma and Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and/or experience working with children.
• Experience working with a diversity of cultural backgrounds.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Free of any criminal or traffic convictions.