Substitute Teacher - Junior School

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Punahou School invites qualified candidates to join our Junior School substitute teacher pool for grades K-8. The substitute will support learning across elementary and middle school levels, adapting to new classrooms and working collaboratively with teachers and staff to maintain instruction in their absence.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, are familiar with curriculum benchmarks, and can use educational software to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of subject areas, grade-level curriculum, and content.
• Ability to administer and interpret assessments.
• Familiarity with educational software and basic tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instructional support in the absence of the classroom teacher to ensure continuity of learning.
• Adapt to different classrooms and grade levels to deliver engaging lessons.
• Maintain classroom management and a respectful, inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Fulfilling Punahou’s mission of creating the conditions and opportunities for students to reach their full potential is at the core of our daily work as a school. Each and every educational interaction holds the promise of making a positive impact on a child’s life. Substitute teachers are essential members of our school community; they impact students on a daily basis in meaningful and mission-driven ways through their versatility in the classroom.

Punahou School is seeking substitute teachers for the Junior School, grades K-8. They provide a valuable service to our students and assist in delivering a quality instructional program in the absence of the classroom teacher. The ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching elementary and middle school students. They will also have the ability to adapt to new environments and provide a classroom environment capable of the smooth delivery of ongoing instructional programs in the absence of the classroom teacher. If you thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, have excellent communication skills, the ability to use classroom time appropriately and wisely, and are able to motivate students to maximize learning opportunities, we invite you to apply!

Position Details:

• Work Year: 9 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Schedule may vary based on operational needs
• Based on the daily rate of $185.00

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of subject areas, grade-level curriculum, and content.
• Demonstrated familiarity with curriculum, teaching methods and assessment frameworks in the subjects and age ranges; and age-related expectations of students.
• Ability to administer and interpret a variety of assessments.
• Working familiarity with assistive technologies, Internet and Email systems, word processing and spreadsheet software. New incumbents will be required to complete the relative training prior to starting their substitute duties.
• Familiarity with computers (Apple) and their use in instruction to enhance student learning.
• Working knowledge of various office and video equipment.
• Knowledge of educational software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience working in an elementary and/or middle school setting.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; an understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents, sensitivity to each individual student’s needs; and ability to appreciate the variety of perspectives offered by individual viewpoints, disciplines and cultural understandings.