Teaching Aide, Summer School, Early Session - Junior School, Grades 1-8

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.  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.
 

NAHIKU ADVENTURE CAMP (Grades 1-5)
Nahiku Adventure Camp is an adventure-filled experience where students will acquire knowledge and new skills that they can apply to adventures beyond the walls of Punahou. Nahiku TAs will support students and engage in a variety of challenges designed to develop expeditionary behavior, decision making skills, resilience, risk navigation, and more! TAs must be willing to participate in the activities and demonstrate a supportive can-do attitude throughout the camp.

SPORTS AND RECREATION CAMP (Grades 6-8)
Sports and Recreation Camp is a co-ed camp designed to provide students entering grades 6-8 with exposure and instruction in a variety of sports and recreation activities on and off the Punahou campus. TAs will support teachers with equipment set up and break down as well as encouraging students enrolled in the class as they engage in the daily activities. TAs must be willing to be active participants and demonstrate a positive attitude throughout the camp.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 1.5 Months
• School Year:  Summer School 2026, June 8 – 12
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, Hours may vary depending on course 7:00AM – 4:00PM  
• 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, June 5, 2026