Preschool Aide

Who we are

St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i has built a legacy of creating healthy communities. From introducing medical firsts to the islands over the years, to caring for kupuna, caregivers, and keiki today, we have held true to our Franciscan core values of peacemaking, simplicity, joy, and charity. Each team member is important to carrying out our mission through their commitment and compassion for helping others. Our team members thrive in a supportive environment where excellence, teamwork, and dedication are cultivated and valued. For us at St. Francis, healthcare is not simply a job but a devotion and calling to serve. We welcome you to join the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai'i 'ohana to continue our legacy of caring for Hawai'i's people.

Summary of Duties: Performs a variety of classroom support and personal care services to help students achieve productive learning experiences.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assists the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students, and reviewing their work.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to assist with the learning of content and observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the Preschool teacher.
• Assists the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and preparation of instructional materials, set up of Preschool centers, preparation of displays and bulletin boards, and other non-instructional tasks as assigned.
• Assists the Preschool teacher and students with cleanup from activities.
• Assists students with movement among activities.
• Assists students with the use of specialized equipment.
• Assists the Preschool teacher with supervision of students.
• Assists the Preschool teacher in communicating with parents.
• Accompanies and assists the Preschool teacher in supervision on approved instructional field trips.
• Arranges furniture and equipment for various learning activities and experiences.
• Maintains the orderly arrangement of materials and equipment within the classroom.
• Assists children with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school.
• Helps young children with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities.
• Communicates to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students. Notifies immediately appropriate personnel of any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical conditions, potential suicide, or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, or controlled substances.
• Assists the Preschool teacher in handling interruptions and emergencies.
• Maintains a safe working condition and safely operates electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend required meetings.
• Serves as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic.
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and uses discretion in sharing such information within legal confines introduced by the Preschool teacher.
• Performs any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the teacher or Principal, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma. Early Childhood Education experience preferred but not required.

Experience: A minimum of six (6) months working with children.

Skills Required:

• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to manage students with physical and mental disabilities.
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing condition.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Ability to exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification and first aid certification.

Benefits Overview: At St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiʻi, we believe in sharing the same heart and level of care for our team members as we do for the clients we serve. Our comprehensive benefits are designed with the whole employee in mind. From resources for Professional and Educational development opportunities to an employer matching 403(B) retirement plan, we seek to provide a workplace which helps our team members be their best. Below is a summary of just a few of our employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Drug & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (for Health and Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave benefits
• Educational Reimbursement and Professional Leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Much more!