Faculty (Place & Purpose Learning, SY25-26)

Company: Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Faculty (Place & Purpose Learning, SY25-26)Job Type:Full TimeExperiencedJob Description:About the RoleWe seek a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our faculty to teach courses focused on Place & Purpose Learning. This is an opportunity to inspire young women to develop a strong sense of leadership, civic engagement, and cultural stewardship. The Place & Purpose Learning Teacher will guide students in exploring their connection to place, community, and leadership through hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary learning. Courses integrate themes of land stewardship, civic engagement, and leadership, emphasizing Hawai'i's history, environment, and governance. The ideal candidate will create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that empower students as informed leaders and engaged community members, while also teaching them valuable skills of self-reflection and personal growth.Who You AreYou are a dedicated, mission-aligned teacher passionate about the all-girls educational experience. Your teaching capabilities are specific to this role, but you can be versatile across subjects and/or grade levels. As an educator, you possess a deep understanding of and passion for the subjects you teach, fostering a supportive learning environment. You inspire students to reach their full potential, embracing the opportunity to make a lasting impact on tomorrow's leaders. As a colleague, you are positive and productive in your collaboration with others and it wouldn't be uncommon for you to ask, "How can I help?".What You'll DoTeaching & Curriculum Development

• Teach Place & Purpose Learning 6, Place & Purpose Learning 7, and Civics in Hawai'i (Grade 8), fostering a sense of purpose, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship.
• Design and implement interdisciplinary, experiential lessons that connect students with their local environment and community.
• Incorporate project-based learning, fieldwork, and partnerships with local organizations.
• Guide students in developing leadership skills, ethical decision-making, and self-reflection.
• Work with students, families, and school staff to promote student success and ensure student well-being.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events focused on student leadership and community engagement, including summer programming.
• Actively participate in and contribute to general faculty work, such as meetings and professional development, self-study/accreditation, curriculum planning, student supervision, special events, and more. Many hands make light work so we all contribute to the success of the school, our students, and each other.
• Depending on your strengths, experience, and the enrollment needs, potentially teach classes other than this explicit teaching line.
• Support and uphold La Pietra's mission and values.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Education, or a related field; added bonus if you have an advanced degree.
• You have taught in a full-time capacity for at least two years (or the equivalent to two years full-time).
• You are willing to teach other courses and/or grade levels, as needed.
• You possess a strong awareness of the role boundaries between teacher and student while being a positive role model.
• You're an engaged colleague who thrives on collaborating with other adults.
• You understand and appreciate the context of an all-girls school and the culture, history, and diversity of Hawai'i.
• You will be here in-person, on campus, ready to get to work by August 1, 2025.Physical & Cognitive Requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners.
  • Capacity to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs.
  • Ability to travel for fieldwork and off-campus learning experiences.
  • Capacity to move about campus and interact with students in both indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • Ability to use standard office and educational technology, including computers, projectors, and learning management systems.
  • This position operates primarily in art studio spaces/classrooms, and occasionally outdoors, as appropriate to the lesson.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend work for school events.Next StepsIf you're passionate about education and empowering young women, we want to hear from you!To apply, please submit the following to Director of Human Resources, Dawn Ijiri through our website or send an email with these attachments to careers@lapietra.edu :
    • A cover letter describing your experience and alignment with La Pietra's mission.
    • Your most current resume.
    • A completed application from our website.The first step in our process is reviewing your submission, so providing all the pieces requested will give you the best opportunity to make your strongest impression.If you require reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the employment process, please contact us at careers@lapietra.edu or by phone at (808) 922-2744 and let us know the nature of your request.Education:4 Year DegreeNon-discriminatory Statement:We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and/or expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.
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