ABOUT US:
The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai'i.
Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.
Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures.
We embrace these attributes to create unique signature programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime.
HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.
We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawai'i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Hawaii Preparatory Academy is currently seeking an experienced educator to fill a position within our World Languages Department for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
The Chinese Language teaching assignment will include one section of Mandarin level II and one combined section of Mandarin III & IV.
The ideal candidate should be competent to teach a range of non-native beginners, Chinese heritage speakers, and AP-level Chinese.
The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of experience teaching Mandarin at the middle or high school level and a degree in a related discipline.
Experiences with boarding schools and coaching are preferred.
HPA's Upper School teachers are expected to teach, advise, and lead students according to HPA's curriculum and mission.
Our teachers work with students to continuously develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge required to make effective college, career, and life choices.
All job duties at the school are expected to support HPA's mission in pursuit of our vision and be grounded in our core values of integrity, respect, the pursuit of excellence, and wonder.
The preferred candidate will exhibit the following:
A deep appreciation for responsibly fulfilling the many duties inherent in employment at a boarding school.
An all-for-one/one-for-all "team player" attitude.
A willingness to add meaningfully to the school's co-curricular programs.
A proven ability to be a stellar role model for young people, both in and out of the classroom.
Qualifications:
High School teaching experience
Proven ability to collaborate with other teachers of the same course, department, and whole faculty
Desire to work as a team player with faculty, staff, and administrators
Ability to interact professionally with parents and community members
Maturity and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.
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