*Second Grade Teaching Position (Laupāhoehoe)*
Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School is seeking Kindergarten - Sixth Grade applicants for the 2024-2025 school year.
Length of Assignment: 10 Months
Primary Purpose: To teach children with patience and creativity.
Kindergarten – Sixth Grade teacher duties include designing a teaching plan and using activities and instructional methods to motivate children.
This includes planning, implementing, and assessing lessons to create a well-rounded curriculum that enhances the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains of each child’s development.
To establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education following each student's ability; to establish relationships working actively with staff members and with parents in fostering appropriate child outcomes.
1.
) Responsibilities
* Design and follow a complete curriculum plan
* Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social, and emotional skills
* Organize learning material and resources
* Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc.
) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
* Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
* Assess students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on a regular basis
* Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
* Cooperate with administration staff
* Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations
* Participates cooperatively with the director to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
* Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day and while on excursions.
* Administers group and individual standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.
* Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities and school events.
Requirements
* Proven working experience as a K - 6 teacher, K - 6 assistant, or teacher aide
* Excellent knowledge of child development and the latest education theories and practices
* Creative and artistic teaching abilities
* Teaching and organization skills
* Patience and flexibility
* Strong communication skills
* Keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices
* BS/BA degree in education or relevant license/certificate
* Hawaii State teaching license (HTSB) Elementary K-6 Licensing Preferred
Compensation: Teachers' salaries and benefits are determined by the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Education and the Hawai`i State Teacher's Association using a modified salary range step schedule that recognizes teaching experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range depending on qualifications: $50,325 - $80,000 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional in the classroom.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Laupāhoehoe, HI 96764: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Hawaii Teacher Standards Board License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,325.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* 2nd grade
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School subjects:
* English
* History
* Math
* Reading
* Science
* Social Studies
School type:
* Public school
Experience:
* Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person