Employment Opportunities

Assets School is looking for a K-8 Administrative Assistant. This position is a 9-month contract with an additional 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the summer and fall program schedule. This individual will report to and support the K-8 Principal. The hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Functions:

●      Provides administrative support to the K-8 Principal and others as directed by the Principal.
●      Manage daily attendance and announcement email to staff.
●      Distribute daily mail.
●      Copy and distribute a variety of communication materials, e.g., health notice, staff updates, school events.
●      Receive calls and visitors to the school, answer questions and refer to appropriate staff.
●      Provide support for special events such as Professional Development Days, 8th grade recognition ceremony, Kupuna/Grandparents Day.
●      Purchase/order faculty lunches for professional development and/or conference days.
●      Provide logistical support for school program such as creating testing labels, online registration for parent-teacher conferences, managing lists and schedules.
●      Communicate with parents and staff regarding drop off/pick up, meeting requests, after school arrangements.
●      Manage and maintain monthly catered lunch lists, database for K8 program, school calendar, and other logistical needs for the K8 program.
●      Manage requests for maintenance from faculty (update spreadsheet).
●      Update K-8 Google Drive (lists, schedules, etc.).
●      Coordinate Picture Day and Picture Retake Day; work with photographer on logistics.
●      Coordinate Parent Conferences (set up conference sign-ups for parents via PTCFast, make follow-up calls, provide conference forms for teachers).
●      Help revise, order and/or distribute a variety of marketing, communication and graphic design materials, e.g., banners, flyers, website.
●      Help maintain cleanliness and organization of shared areas within the campus, e.g., teacher’s lounge.
●      Create bulletin boards and other campus decorations.

Other Responsibilities:

●      Perform similar work-related duties.
●      Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills/Qualities Required:

●      Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
●      Strong verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
●      Attention to detail/accuracy and timeliness of deadlines.
●      Ability to use office equipment, e.g., copier, fax machine, mail machine, etc.
●      Technology proficiency especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
●      Flexible and able to multitask.
●      Consistently exercise discretion and judgment.
●      Willingness to learn new skills.
●      Preference: enjoys creating crafty projects.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 references to k8principal@assets-school.org

Instructional Technology Specialist (K-8)
About the Position: Teach technology-related courses or lessons as needed.  Ratio is typically 8-10 students per class.  All students are provided with a school ipad.

Technology at Assets School is always changing, growing, and evolving.  Assets Students use technology as an evolving tool to integrate their coursework and, help students implement assistive technology to help students compensate/overcome learning challenges and capitalize on learning strengths. 

The K8 Program has a 3-D design and printing equipment, design & technology studio where students may be able to explore coding, video production, and tinkering.  Applicants are requested to learn about such programs if they are not already familiar with them.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teaches technology to students ranging from Kindergarten-8th Grades, respectively.  Align lessons with technology objectives.
• Identify appropriate educational technology for all types of classroom applications.
• Assess students' developmental and educational needs and match those needs with appropriate technologies.   
• Collaborate with educators and administrators in curriculum design by sourcing, recommending or creating technology to be used in classroom instruction.
• Provide Professional Development to Faculty and Staff on technology programs, resources and services.
• Assess and Support levels of teacher technology understanding, skills, and integration within the classroom.
• Review and Develop instructional technology practices (apps, google classroom, blogs, etc.)
   

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Technology savvy, organized, and possess excellent communication skills.
• Degree in Technology or other related fields, or equivalent work experience in education.
• Capable of classroom instruction and classroom management.
• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to working with students of various ages, needs and capabilities; staff and families.
• Intellectually curious and able to be flexible depending on the needs of students.
• Consistently exercising discretion and judgment, especially when managing and working with others, and maintains an open line of communication with K-8 Principal at all times.  

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to k8principal@assets-school.org

Grade 5-6 Second Teacher (Long Term Sub)
Assets School seeks a Second Teacher for Grades 5-6 who will be a Long Term Sub.This is a co-teaching position and includes supervisory duties. Other instructional responsibilities are determined along with the Lead Teacher and Curriculum Coach.

Candidates must be passionate about learning and able to differentiate curriculum for the diverse learning needs of students who are gifted and/or have learning differences.  They need to have strong classroom management skills and prior teaching experience.

The ability to successfully collaborate with other teachers and effectively communicate is essential. Experience with our student population is preferred, but interest and high willingness to learn are also welcomed.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, 3 references and educational philosophy to k8principal@assets-school.org.

K-8 Floating Teacher Aide
About the Position:  Candidates must be passionate about learning and able to understand the diverse learning needs of students who are gifted and/or have learning differences.  The ability to successfully collaborate with other teachers and effectively communicate is essential. Experience with our student population is preferred, but interest and high willingness to learn are also welcomed.

• Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.  9-month school calendar position.
• Provide supervision and lessons when appropriate to different age groups, respectively.  Ratio is typically 8-10 students per adult.  
• Provide supervision during After School Care: M, T, Th, F: 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
• Facilitate Enrichment Class (e.g., jewelry making, block play, cooking, etc., in an area of interest of the candidate and/or students); no enrichment class on Wednesdays
• Provide supervision during recess and eating times.  May substitute during teacher absences.  Duties and Responsibilities are flexible and responsive to the needs of the school.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides Supervision
• Facilitates Enrichment Class (area of interest of group) https://www.assets-school.org/academics/k-8
• Implement Lessons 
• Other duties as assigned

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Organized and possess strong communication skills
• Flexible and able to work with a wide variety of ages and developmental levels
• Consistently exercising discretion and judgment and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, 3 references and educational philosophy to k8principal@assets-school.org.

Assets School is seeking part-time After School Care Leaders for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children and an understanding of developmental needs.  Candidates must be able to embody the school’s culture, communicate effectively with parents, and collaborate with colleagues.  

After School Supervisors plan activities and supervise students in grades K-8.  Activities include homework support, free play on the playground, art projects, computer games, organized sports and games.  Typical hours are from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., or whenever the last child leaves; the exception being Wednesday when After Care starts at approximately 1:00 p.m.  After School Care follows the school calendar. There are also special school events that After School Care Leaders provide childcare for. 

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to k8principal@assets-school.org