2nd​/3rd Grade Kulaiwi Teacher

Job Type:

Full Time

Experienced

Job Description:

Hanahau‘oli School seeks an experienced progressive educator to join the Kulāiwi (2nd/3rd grade) teaching team, responsible for the supervision and education of second and third-grade students. The full-time, team teacher position reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Faculty & Curriculum, Lower Elementary.

Candidates must present a strong orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods and possess extensive knowledge of elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The candidate will be expected to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate 2nd/3rd-grade program designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and self-efficacy growth in

children. In addition, candidates are expected to communicate in a professional manner with Hanahau‘oli constituents, demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, support the school in its mission and beliefs, and contribute to the joyful work of the school community.

Hanahau‘oli is an independent school with 233 students in Junior Kindergarten through 6 th grade. Junior Kindergarten and 6 th grade are self-contained classrooms of 27 students, while K/1, 2/3 and 4/5 are multi-age learning spaces. Since the school’s founding in 1918, Hanahau`oli School’s mission and beliefs are grounded in progressive philosophy and teaching methods. Hanahau‘oli honors the natural way children learn – through doing – by making learning exciting, challenging, and enjoyable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are listed below; additional duties both in and out of the classroom may be assigned as needed to contribute to the smooth functioning of the school.

Plans and delivers an age-appropriate and challenging curriculum for children that reflects their needs and interests and lays the foundation for new understandings.

Designs and implements integrated, thematic units of study.

Plans and implements activities in support of the program for individuals, small groups, and large groups - both indoors and outdoors.

Demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the children, which communicates caring and confidence in each child’s ability to learn; respects and nurtures a child’s developmental level and supports the concept of “continuous progress” as a foundation for learning.

Partners effectively with teammates, able to work well within a team structure by maintaining a sensitive, cooperative, and flexible manner in all interactions.

Communicates effectively with teammates and parents about the curriculum, child development patterns, and individual children’s growth/progress in both verbal and written form.

Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, attention to detail, anticipating needs, punctuality, and ensuring appropriate confidentiality; through active, positive participation in meetings and staff development opportunities; and, by actively engaging in seeking constructive solutions to problems when they arise.

Supervises and coordinates efforts of student teachers, parent volunteers, and others as needed.

Provides for the physical safety of all children by anticipating potential hazards and addressing them, observing children at all times, and responding to both injuries and needs appropriately.

Participates in school-wide committee work to enhance the Hanahau‘oli educational program and community.

Designs and implements parent education experiences.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in the area of education or related field. Masters preferred.

Training and experience (at least 5 years) in teaching children expected.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

Solid understanding of children’s learning and development;

Experience designing and implementing curriculum, drawing upon thematic units;

Understanding of the relationship between curriculum, instruction, and assessment;

Ability to differentiate instruction to address learning needs and individual strengths;

Understanding of multiple learning styles and developmental theory;

Experience with multi-sensory phonics instruction;

Commitment to the concept of continuous…