Punahou School·Honolulu, Hawaii
Collaborate with teachers to support student learning and ensure a safe environment in outdoor and classroom settings. Actively monitor student well-being and facilitate high-quality interaction and instructional support.
Punahou School recognizes the richness of its traditions, as well as its responsibility to deliver a relevant educational experience in a rapidly changing world.
It remains anchored in the aim of developing the full potential of each student through a broad and vigorous program of studies and through deep experiences for exploration, growth and mastery.
Our faculty attends to the social-emotional and ethical learning of our students via strong relationships, and learning opportunities to foster empathy, resilience, moral reasoning, and social responsibility.
Our teachers are agile learners themselves, demonstrating a growth mindset and a commitment to their continual professional development.
Incoming teachers will join a dedicated and inspiring faculty whose ongoing reflection and renewal is supported by a schoolwide culture of collaboration and innovation.
The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with teachers to support student learning outside of the classroom.
The Assistant Teacher’s primary role will be to help provide a safe learning environment by supporting experiences on the outdoor areas, in outdoor classroom settings, and other areas of the school.
In the outdoor areas, the Assistant Teacher actively ensures the safety and well-being of students, play areas and grounds for safety.
In supporting our outdoor classroom environments, the Assistant Teacher will collaborate with teachers to create a teaching team environment that allows for more flexibility and increased opportunities for student-teacher interaction and high quality program of instruction and student support.
The ideal candidate will understand the developmental stages of children, ability to use multiple teaching strategies to provide for a range of student needs, the ability to develop and support a positive learning environment, and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students to support their learning.
If you thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, have excellent communication skills, have a passion of lifelong learning, and are able to motivate students to maximize learning opportunities, we invite you to apply!
Position Details: Work Year: 9 Months School Year: 2026-2027 Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Minimum
$35,575 - $68,917
*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. The pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty, which is dependent upon educational attainment and years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field. CPR Certification preferred. Two (2) years of experience supervising students in an elementary or middle school setting. Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; an understanding of the developmental needs of young children, sensitivity to each individual student’s needs; and ability to appreciate the variety of perspectives offered by individual viewpoints, disciplines and cultural understandings.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and at least two years of experience supervising students in elementary or middle school. Experience with diverse backgrounds and a strong understanding of child development are essential.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Hawaii often reflect steady demand in preschool and early childhood settings, especially where programs serve military-connected families. These roles can be competitive because employers look for hands-on experience with preschool-age children, familiarity with military family needs, and the stamina to stay active in a classroom all day. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your experience with young children and military family support before applying.