Elementary Classroom Teacher

Kona Pacific Public Charter School; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

A charter school in Hawaii is seeking a passionate and qualified Teacher to engage students through creativity and imagination. The role entails implementing state educational standards, maintaining classroom decorum, and actively participating in school functions. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and possess a valid teaching credential, along with experience in Waldorf or alternative education. The position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Waldorf Education and/or alternative education/charter school experience preferred.
• TB Clearance, CPR/First Aid Certification, and a successful background check required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Implement state standards and best practices.
• Maintain a safe and harmonious environment.
• Administer assessments and participate in meetings.

Skills

Effective teaching practices

Clear communication

Community involvement

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

State teaching credential

Job description

Position Overview/General Description

Teachers at Kona Pacific guide children to investigate core subjects such as language, history, math, science and geography through creativity and imagination. Effective teachers:

• Teach and implement state standards with fidelity
• Follow best practices of instruction
• Clearly communicate with students, colleagues and parents
• implement lively, interactive and standards based lesson plans
• Inspire their students to reach their potential.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct himself/herself as a professional in all dealings with students, colleagues, parents and staff of KPPCS.
• Develop and maintain a safe, harmonious social environment for the students
• Teachers are encouraged to attend school functions and events that take place after school hours.
• Perform yard duty as directed, before, after and during the school day.
• Administer standardized assessments and progress monitoring assessments to all students in the class.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in parent-teacher-student conferences.
• Participate in school outreach activities.
• Submit periodic student reports prior to the deadline set by the school administration.
• Participate in programs related to their professional duties. These include teacher in-service trainings, staff meetings, parent-teacher-student conferences, parent-class meetings, and school functions.
• Perform all duties throughout the school calendar, including all teacher workdays and planning/collaboration days.
• Maintain clear communication with the parents of students in his/her class through parent letters sent home, class meetings, and other appropriate means.
• Check school email at once daily on school days and reply in a timely manner.
• Develop and abide by a Kona Pacific professional development plan created in conjunction with school administration.
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Required Qualifications, Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and state teaching credential
• Two years teaching experience preferred
• Waldorf Education and/or alternative education/charter school teaching experience experience preferred
• TB Clearance prior to start date
• CPR/First Aid Certification prior to start date
• Successful Background Check prior to start date

  Job Types: Full-time, Contract

  Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

  Work Location: In person

  Please apply via email:

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