Posted: 14-May-25
Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
Type: Full Time
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are looking for a dynamic, creative teacher to teach Second Grade at the Village Campus. Our program is robust, and students explore reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in an interdisciplinary, holistic, challenging, and joyful environment. In addition to working with students on content and skill areas, our teachers instill our school's mission by helping students to become responsible, compassionate, globally-minded, respectful citizens. Candidates should be flexible, patient, and nurturing with children and able to work both collaboratively and independently. Candidates are well-versed in inquiry and project-based learning, and have a passion for place-based studies. They should possess knowledge and skill in integrating technology in the classroom and demonstrate a passion for learning and growth. They are excellent communicators who are ready to join and contribute to an experienced faculty and staff team.
Minimum requirements:
- BA or BS degree and elementary teaching credential
- Three years of full-time elementary classroom teaching experience in an accredited school
- Excellent, positive classroom management and communication skills to provide a safe, caring, and optimal learning environment
- Thorough understanding of elementary child development, experience planning curriculum, knowledge of current instructional practices, and ability to implement effective differentiated instruction
- Initiative to keep abreast of research-supported teaching methods and technology
- Experience in project based learning and education for sustainability
- Professional demeanor; courteous, outgoing disposition, and a positive spirit
- Ability to work productively and harmoniously in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth
- Act with integrity, ethical conduct, and confidentiality
- Able to manage time effectively and efficiently
- Required to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to support second-grade experiential learning
Employment Term: 10 Months
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM (Schedule may adjust based on school or program needs)
Faculty Salary Range: $52,500 - $98,454, prorated based on FTE.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
*Hawai'i Preparatory Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty and is dependent upon educational attainment and years of relevant experience.
Please apply through our website: Apply here: Please provide a resume, letter of interest and three letters of recommendation and apply here.
ABOUT US:
The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai'i. Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.
Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique signature programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.
We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawai'i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.
HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.