Substitute Teacher, World Language - Academy, Grades 9-12

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Punahou School, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks substitute teachers for the World Languages department (Mandarin, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Japanese, Spanish and French) to support instruction on an on-call basis. Teachers provide a classroom presence when the regular teacher is absent and help maintain continuity.

Position details include a 9-month work year (2026-2027) with Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of subject areas, grade-level curriculum, and content.
• Familiarity with educational software and computer tools.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instructional programs in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Adapt to new environments and maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
• Support World Languages instruction across Mandarin, Hawaiian, Japanese, Spanish, and French.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment frameworks

Assistive technology

Apple devices

Office & video gear

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Educational software

Internet & Email

Office software

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 currently recruiting Substitute Teachers for our World Languages department, specifically for Mandarin, `Olelo Hawai`i, Japanese, Spanish and French, who will work on an on-call or as-needed basis. Substitute Teachers provide a valuable service to our students and assist in delivering a quality instructional program in the absence of the classroom teacher. The ideal candidate will 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.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 9 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027
• Work Hours: Variable Shifts: 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.
• Working familiarity with assistive technologies, Internet and Email systems, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• 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.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.