Student Support Assistant: Lahaina, Maui, HI

The Student Support Assistant will partner with the classroom teaching team to support children with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs in a Bezos Academy school. The role includes implementing student support strategies, collaborating with families and teachers, and maintaining a classroom environment where children can thrive.

Requirements

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED
• Four or more years of professional experience as an aide, assistant, paraprofessional, or lead teacher of children ages 3-5
• Experience implementing strategies from student individualized education plans (IEPs) or other student support and behavior plans
• Ability to pass background checks, tuberculosis screenings, and trainings required by the state of Hawaii to supervise children independently
• Skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Ability to consistently attend work as scheduled to ensure proper staff-to-child classroom ratios
• Familiarity with Hawaii and Hawaiian culture

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer contribution match
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care