Teaching Assistant

Imua Family Services

Preschool Teaching Assistant responsible for implementing activities for children’s growth. Engaging with preschool students to enhance learning and development in an inclusive environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeKahului • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use best practices in early childhood education to meet the care and learning needs of children
Maintain an active, functional, appropriate, inclusive environment
Maintain current health and safety practices, including safe diapering and toileting
Adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Assist with the creation and implementation of the curriculum
Interact with preschool students to encourage learning through play
Assure developmental appropriateness of activities, equipment, and supplies within the program
Assist with development and delivery of programming, including well-prepared daily activities
Prepare and care for classroom and playground as needed and/or requested
Assist with coordination and running of community field trips; assist with transition across educational environments
Applies positive methods of guidance and problem solving
Demonstrate organizational skills in independently managing work and related responsibilities
Duties involve lifting toddlers and preschool age children
Prepare and lead group and individual activities
Use behavior consistent with strong environmental awareness and the ability to differentiate immediate needs of the children/program
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years old
Associates Degree in ECE, Child Development, or related field, or equivalent, preferred (at least 1 year experience in related field preferred)
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential reflective of the age group of children they are supporting preferred
Must have qualifications equivalent to a CDA, which is 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education preferred
Experience with preschool-aged children preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare Benefits paid for by the employer for Full-Time Staff!

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmentearly childhood educationchild developmentprogram deliveryactivity preparationhealth and safety practicesdiaperingtoiletingbehavior guidanceenvironmental awareness

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproblem solvinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsinclusive practicesindependent managementencouragementtransition supportgroup activity leadershipindividual activity leadership

Certifications

Child Development Associate (CDA) CredentialAssociates Degree in ECE12 college credits in early childhood education