Description
Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated 7th Grade Science Teacher to join our 'ohana (family) at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.
Located in the Waikoloa area on the west side of the island of Hawaii, our school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Nestled in the heart of the Waikoloa community, our school embodies the spirit of aloha, embracing diversity, culture, and collaboration.
In our school, our students have the unique opportunity to learn and grow in a K-8 environment that celebrates the strengths of a small tight knit community where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.
At Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to provide engaging and rigorous instruction that inspires a love for learning and empowers students to reach their full potential.
Examples of Duties
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative 7th Grade Science Teacher to teach four periods of 7th-grade science, and one period of computer science to 6th-8th graders.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering dynamic and differentiated science instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners and aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, including place based opportunities when possible.
- Providing personalized support and intervention to help students build a strong foundation in science concepts and skills.
- Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel motivated, engaged, and empowered to succeed.
- Using a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborating with colleagues to learn from each other and to share strategies to help one another ensure maximum growth and proficiency for our students.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates should possess the following qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Science or related field
- Master’s/post baccalaureate degree in elementary or secondary education
- Valid teaching license/certification.
- Experience teaching middle school science, preferably at the 7th-grade level.
- Strong knowledge of science standards and instructional strategies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about inspiring a love for science and helping students build confidence and proficiency in science, committed to fostering a culturally responsive learning environment, and ready to make a difference at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, we invite you to apply! Please submit the following documents with your application at hawaiischooljobs.
org:
Resume/CV
Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position.
Contact information for three professional references.
Mahalo for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming a dedicated Middle School Science and Computer Science Teacher to our 'ohana!
The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom.
With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.
If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department.
Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).
It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.
You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website (https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.
org/).
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.
The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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