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Hanahau‘oli School seeks an experienced progressive educator to join the Kulaiwi (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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

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• 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.

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• Demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the children that 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.

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

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

• Fulfills recess, lunch, car duties, etc. as assigned.

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Qualifications:

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

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

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• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

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• Solid understanding of children’s learning and development;

 

• Experience designing and implementing curriculum, drawing upon thematic units;

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

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

• Understanding of multiple learning styles and developmental theory;

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• Commitment to the concept of continuous progress as reflected in multiage classrooms;

• Understanding of and commitment to the role of social justice in progressive philosophy;

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• Ability to communicate effectively with constituents, in written and verbal form;

 

• Expertise in assessing learning outcomes utilizing a variety of tools and vehicles;

 

• Ability to utilize technology to enhance the effectiveness of learning/instruction/assessment;

 

• Commitment to following and nurturing children’s curiosities;

• Commitment to creating a safe, warm, and positive learning environment for children and their families;

• Ability to manage a classroom effectively with compassion, and support children in their growing social/emotional needs;

 

• Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice shown through a history of professional development;

 

• Ability to work well within a team structure;

• Ability to model professionalism in all contexts.