Teaching Aide, Summer School - Junior School, Grades K-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 one week prior to the start of Orientation to complete required paperwork.

K-8 Summer Programs

The K-8 Summer Programs provide students in grades K-8 with tremendous opportunities to extend their learning during the summer session.  From learning how to build sophisticated robots, explore new math concepts, create art from recycled items and learn a new sport, to name a few, thousands of students from the Punahou community and beyond expand their horizons through summer learning.  K-8 Summer Program TAs will support teachers and students in and out of the classroom. TAs will model and foster a positive can-do attitude to foster a positive experience for all students.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 1.5 Months 
• School Year:  Summer School 2026, June 15 – July 17
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, Hours may vary depending on course 7:00AM – 5:30PM  
• 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 Period: June 8 – June 12, 2026