Teaching Aide, Summer School, Alumni Keiki Experience - Junior School Grades 1-7

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.  When applying, applicants should indicate all areas of interest for which you would consider.  All new hires are required to be on island 1 week prior to the start of Orientation to complete required paperwork.

ALUMNI KEIKI EXPERIENCE
The Alumni Keiki Experience is designed for children and grandchildren of alumni who do not live on O`ahu. TAs will support the students as they learn about Punahou School’s history and traditions through hands-on activities such as makahiki games and campus explorations.  TAs must be willing to actively participate in all activities and demonstrate an enthusiastic attitude during the program.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 1.5 Months
• School Year:  Summer School 2026,  Early Session: June 8 – 12, 2026 and Extended Session: July 20 – 24, 2026
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday,  7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• 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, June 5, 2026 (Early Session), July 17, 2026 (Extended Session).