Teaching Aide, Summer School, New to Punahou Orientation - Junior School, Grades 4-8

Punahou's Summer Programs offers a variety of classes in academics, sports, music and art to name a few.  With various courses offered to students in kindergarten – grade 12, the opportunities during Punahou Summer Programs seem endless.  The Summer Teaching Aide Program is designed to provide opportunities to gain experience and mentoring in a school setting for high school and college students contemplating careers in education. Summer Teaching Aides are respected professionals and add value to every program they support. During the summer, Teaching Aides play a vital role in creating a supportive learning environment for students.  Teaching Aides provide assistance to lead teachers, facilitate daily activities and supervise students.  All new hires are required to be on island 1 week prior to the start of Orientation to complete required paperwork.

New to Punahou Orientation 
This one-week orientation will assist all new students with their transition into the Punahou community. The overall goal of this orientation is to provide students opportunities to learn about Punahou's rich history and long-standing traditions, and how to successfully navigate their new school community through integrated, interdisciplinary, and collaborative activities. Through these activities, students will explore and practice essential academic tools and skills which include but are not limited to: organization, executive functioning, understanding technology used in class, and digital citizenship.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 1.5 Months
• School Year: Summer School 2026, July 20 – 24
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:00PM  
• Hourly Rate: $16.00/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possesses a respectful, responsible and resourceful disposition with a willingness and ability to improve based on feedback from the instructors.
• Serves as an ambassador for the school to families and in the community.
• Fosters an environment in which students feel safe to investigate curriculum, discover the world in which they live and learn about themselves.
• Effectively and appropriately communicates with peers, faculty, students, and parents and engages in positive collaboration with colleagues.
• Assists in the set-up and take-down of the classroom and preparation of classroom materials.
• Provides classroom support to the instructors.
• Experience working with younger children is preferred.
• Must attend Mandatory Orientation on Friday, July 17, 2026.