Upper Elementary Teacher: Personalized, Inquiry-Based

Punahou School; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Job summary

Punahou School seeks an upper elementary teacher to focus on student experience while delivering effective, research-based instruction. You will work within grade-level and multi-grade teams to personalize learning and implement an engaging interdisciplinary curriculum, including workshop literacy and Envision Mathematics.

The role requires collaboration with students, families, and colleagues in a supportive, innovative environment that values Hawaiian culture and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or credentials preferred.
• Three years of elementary teaching experience required.
• Ability to collaborate across grade levels and with families.
• Strong knowledge of language arts and mathematics curricula.
• Experience with reading and writing workshop approaches.
• Familiarity with personalized learning and varied assessment tools.
• Proficient use of educational apps and instructional software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver research-based instruction in an upper elementary setting.
• Create engaging interdisciplinary curriculum with grade-level teams.
• Personalize learning using workshop approaches and Envision Math.
• Collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Utilize technology to support diverse learners and assess progress.

Skills

Reading workshop

Writing workshop

Technology in education

Communication

Collaboration across grades

Professional learning communities

Interdisciplinary instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Educational apps

Instructional software

Job description

Punahou School seeks an upper elementary teacher to focus on student experience while delivering effective, research-based instruction. You will work within grade-level and multi-grade teams to personalize learning and implement an engaging interdisciplinary curriculum, including workshop literacy and Envision Mathematics.

The role requires collaboration with students, families, and colleagues in a supportive, innovative environment that values Hawaiian culture and reflective practice.