Faculty, Theatre - Extended Learning

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 31,500 - 38,500; Part time

Job summary

Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a passionate grades K–3 Drama/Theatre Teacher who will engage young students through creative drama, storytelling, and imaginative play. This role involves creating an inviting and structured environment that encourages student participation and creative risk-taking.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience working with early elementary students, particularly in theatre or performing arts education. Join us in nurturing creativity and building confidence among our students.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with early elementary students required.
• Experience in theatre, creative drama, performing arts education preferred.
• Ability to lead age-appropriate drama activities.

Responsibilities

• Support early elementary students through creative drama and storytelling.
• Create a warm, engaging space for students to explore and express themselves.
• Participate in ensemble-building and age-appropriate performance activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Punahou School continues to recognize the richness of its traditions, as well as its ongoing responsibility to deliver a relevant educational experience in a rapidly changing world. It remains anchored in the aim of developing the full potential of each student through a broad and vigorous program of studies and rich experiences for exploration, growth, and mastery. Through co-curricular programming, we seek to cultivate curious, confident, creative, and collaborative students who are encouraged to explore their voices, build confidence, and develop meaningful connections with others.

Punahou’s Co-Curricular Theatre Program is seeking a grades K–3 Drama/Theatre Teacher to support early elementary students through creative drama, storytelling, movement, imaginative play, ensemble‑building, and age‑appropriate performance activities. This position is ideal for a teacher who enjoys working with young children in a creative, playful, and structured environment; has strong classroom management and communication skills; and can create a warm, engaging space where students feel safe to participate, take creative risks, and express themselves.

Position Details

• Work Year: 9 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Work Hours: Variable schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Schedule may vary based on operational needs.
• Hourly Rate: $35.00/Hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience teaching or working with early elementary students required.
• Experience in theatre, creative drama, performing arts education, elementary education, or a related field preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to lead age-appropriate drama activities that support creativity, confidence, collaboration, and social-emotional growth.