Job Opportunities

Job or Service Opportunities in Education

When we hear about job opportunities or service learning opportunities in local education settings, we will post them here.

• Tutors Needed at Pearl City High School (added 06/06/09)
• Volunteers Needed! Career Challenge Academy (added 01/25/08)
• Electronics Technician / Classroom Aide (added 03/05/08)
• Waimanalo Elementary School Volunteers (added 09/17/08)
• Volunteer Readers Needed! Waialua Elementary (added 10/29/08)

For more job listings, visit LCC’s Job Prep Services in Bldg. AD-222 or log on to their website at:

http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/jobprep/

Tutors Needed at Pearl City High School

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.  Selected 9th and 10th graders at Pearl City High School are taking an AVID elective course in which they will receive tutoring to help them perform well in rigorous courses.  These students are motivated to want to attend four-year colleges, but just need a bit of support.  Tutors will be trained and will take an active part in developing the academic and personal strengths of the students. Tasks include: Leading collaborative tutorial groups, assist students in the writing process, evaluating their binders, help motivate them to stay on task, etc.  

If you would like more details, contact Ernell Hallaman at Ernell_Hallaman [at] notes [dot] k12 [dot] hi [dot] us.

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Volunteers Needed!

Company: Career Challenge
(They work in Partnership with Youth Challenge Academy and Building Industry Association to provide life skills and apprenticeship readiness training to graduates of the Youth Challenge Academy. * Please note that these students are young adults, ages 18-20yrs & therefore would NOT fulfill UH Manoa’s College of Ed field experience admission requirements for Elem. Ed/Secondary Ed.)

Subject Area: Mathematics (Specifically, applying the math to real-world situations. The math is generally on an eighth-grade level; fractions, decimals, measurements, some basic algebra, and applying these skills to specific tasks.)

Program Format: The program runs for six consecutive weeks and the participants will have study time scheduled in the evenings, generally between 6pm and 9pm. The tutoring would most likely be needed starting in the third week of instruction.

Location: Building 46 of the Youth Challenge Academy compound

For more info, contact:
Johnny Manriquez
Instructor/Case Manager
E-mail: johnny-ink [at] hotmail [dot] com
Phone: 808-381-8898

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Electronics Technician / Classroom Aide

  Full Time teacher’s aide position will assist in classroom & workshop sessions for the Tech Together Program. Responsibilities will include setting up & maintaining the electronic equipment, tools and provide hands-on experience for all participants.  Preferred experience should include work in a Hawaiian program; familiarity with education and societal challenges of Hawaiians; working in a Hawaiian community. Some Hawaiian language desired. Must possess valid Hawaii Drivers License and be able to travel to outer islands.  Please submit Resume and 3 References to:

Tech Together Program
Partners in Development Foundation
1405 North King Street, Suite 101 & 102
Honolulu, HI  96817

Email: kiwasaki [at] pidfoundation [dot] net

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Waimanalo Elementary School needs VOLUNTEERS

Waimanalo Elementary School needs VOLUNTEERS to tutor/work with their after school A+ program. There are 22 children that need help.

If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING for this or getting more information then please contact Sunshine at the Windward YMCA   1200 Kailua Road   Kailua, Hawaii 96734   Tel. (808) 261-0808.

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I Can Read! Recess Reading Program

What: I Can Read is a program designed to help students in grades K-3 become proficient in reading through the one on one support of a reading buddy.

Where: Waialua Elementary; 67-020 Waialua Beach Road

When: During K-3rd grade recesses 9-10am, M-F. Volunteers are asked to spend one hour a day, three days a week.

Who: Caring individuals who want to help students achieve success in reading.

If you think you are interested in becoming a Recess Reading Buddy, please contact Kara Shanholtz at 808-637-8228 or e-mail: kshanholtz [at] vandals [dot] uidaho [dot] edu.

If you would like to volunteer online and look for more opportunities at Waialua, please visit our website: http://helphawaiischools.com.

Thank you in advance for your interest in helping the students of Waialua Elementary.