Elementary School Science Teacher

Job Summary

Faculty positions at Kamehameha Schools require a high level of cutting-edge teaching skills, the ability to teach to the whole child, and the ability to foster E Ola! Learner Outcomes; values in daily practice and kulana (department) on campus. A match with school culture is crucial in any position; Kamehameha Schools places a premium on a culture of excellence, customer service and positive relationships () as well as a commitment to the mission of Ke Ali`i Pauahi.

Essential Responsibilities

Nā kumu (Teachers) at Kamehameha Schools are responsible to contribute to student learning by:

• Demonstrating in their subject area(s), and displaying an inclination for developing integrated and interdisciplinary work across the curriculum;
• Maintaining a toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development;
• Demonstrating a high degree of : teachers hold themselves accountable for learner outcomes, advocate for their students, work efficiently, and most importantly believe in their ability, the capability of their students and themselves to succeed and excel;
• Facilitating , with curious minds, and critical thinkers who show a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data-driven curriculum and practice;
• Serving as as innovative and creative learners who have an insatiable thirst for knowledge, personal growth, and being on the “cutting edge” of instructional practice and pedagogy;
• with a variety of stakeholder groups within the organization and with external partners to increase student performance and contribute to advancing the teaching and learning craft;
• Looking beyond the walls of their classroom and strive for/demonstrate and how their work will expand the impact of students’ work to their families, and local and global communities;
• Deeply investing in the Learners’ Well-Being and health, safety, physical, socially, and emotionally. Teachers must recognize the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance and aspire toward developing and teaching the “whole child,” and
• Designing and facilitating differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, are aligned to instructional goals, and engage students in high-level cognitive activity.

Employees at Kamehameha Schools are responsible for contributing to:

• The development of the Learners’ Strong Foundation based in knowledge of world and Hawaiian history and genealogy (), care for the land (), and --honorable character based in Hawaiian and Christian values. The commitment to these beliefs ensures that our Native Hawaiian students grow with a firm footing of character, identity, integrity and conviction.
• The development (and develop in themselves) a sense of Learners’ Native Hawaiian Identity. While knowledge of Hawaiian language, culture, and history can be helpful, it is not a prerequisite for Applicants. The key elements of identity as defined by our E Ola! Learner Outcomes can be applied universally and globally, as the E Ola! Spirit will resonate with an Applicant who finds common ground with these beliefs. Key elements of Hawaiian Identity are defined for Kamehameha as: and (social agency through community and global consciousness), (servant leadership) and (excellence).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in area related to one’s primary instructional responsibilities.
• Master’s or doctoral degrees in one’s primary area of instructional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or recent experience with using age appropriate instructional strategies (e.g. differentiated instruction, project-based learning, personalized learning).
• Ability to utilize, create or develop current technology applications for adaption to classroom and/or instructional use.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in primary area(s) of instruction.
• 5 or more years of instruction in primary area(s) of instruction.
• Previous experience teaching the age levels and subject area(s).
• Athletics and performing arts appreciation and/or the ability to coach or support athletic teams, performing arts groups, academic or other student clubs.
• Music and fine arts appreciation and/or the ability to sing, and/or play a musical instrument.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to social justice issues, global issues, sustainability, Hawaiian language, history, culture and Christian values.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop interdisciplinary curriculum related to subject matter.
• Knowledge of instructional methods that are age appropriate for assigned grade levels.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students and families within the context of a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
• Ability to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet varying student needs.
• Manage small and large groups of students in various instructional environments.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues and school administrators and to work collaboratively as a team.
• Organize tasks and manage time to meet varied deadlines.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• N/A.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Teaching credentials appropriate for the level of students being taught.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current age-appropriate instructional strategies.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in primary area(s) on instruction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently moves around the classroom, sits, perform desk-based computer tasks, utilize technology equipment and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk and/or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently stand and/or walk, move about the work area, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that may weight up to 20 pounds.
• May frequently be in a squatting position, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is conducted in a classroom environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard learning environments/workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday during normal school/work hours, but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives.
• Faculty may at times travel to engage in staff or curriculum development.