Teacher, Hawaiian Studies K-12

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science PCS seeks the following position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Teacher, Hawaiian Studies
Hawaiian Studies & Hawaiian Language
Grades K-12

Summary:
Plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.  Delivers effective instruction. Monitors student progress. Communicates with students and parents. Duties include developing a Hawaiian culture program and activities including Ho’ike and Makahiki. Position requires travel to multiple sites on a daily basis.  Daily access to a vehicle, car insurance, and valid driver license are required. 

Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Prefer valid Hawaii Teacher License (HTSB) with applicable endorsements: Hawaiian Studies & Hawaiian Language. 
Will consider HTSB Hawaiian Permit and HTSB Emergency Hire willing to obtain a valid HTSB license.
Hawaii Qualified Teacher (HQT) certificate. 
Prior relevant teaching experience.
Valid driver license and satisfactory traffic abstract.

Knowledge of Hawaii State Standards; student/classroom management techniques; common academic, social, behavioral and developmental problems of students.  Ability to implement effective classroom management and student care methods and techniques; speak and work effectively with students, teachers, parents and community members; assess students' progress and modify learning activities and methods as necessary.

Must be ethical and honest.  Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, follow-through, and oral and written communication skills. Must be extremely flexible and able to work independently.  

Must be knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology and software programs, and be able to acquire additional skills for use of software, databases or other information systems as necessary.

Must be able to meet professional obligations through effective work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.  Must be able to successfully analyze information, manage complexity, report results, enter data, and observe school and state policies as well as state and federal laws with attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness. Must accept responsibility and be self-motivated.  Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to employees, students and parents and work effectively with school staff, district personnel, and the general public.

Desired competencies include self-motivation; enthusiasm; collaboration; high work standards; critical thinking; creativity; flexibility; and initiative.  

Application Deadline:  July 13, 2025 or until filled