Job Title: Elementary Teacher(s), Middle School Teacher(s), Educational Assistant

Reports To: Poʻokumu (Director/Principal) and Hope Poʻokumu (Vice Principal)

Classification: Full Time, 10 month

Bargaining Unit: 05, 03

SUMMARY

Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School aims to provide Hawaiian culture-based education through a project-based learning approach. Our educational program focuses on an in-depth grounding of instruction and student learning in the values, knowledge, beliefs, practices, experiences, places, and language that are the foundation of Hawaiian indigenous culture. Furthermore, our school’s teaching and learning are grounded in a Hawaiian cultural worldview, from whose lens are taught the skills, knowledge, content, and values that students need to thrive in our modern, global society.

MISSION STATEMENT: Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s staff, parents, and community are dedicated to the intellectual, personal, social, emotional, and physical growth of students. Our highly qualified and skilled staff recognizes the value of professional development to challenge students rigorously. Our teaching practices are grounded in Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions, and are reflective and responsive to the needs of our students. Through our Hawaiian-focused, project-based learning experiences and opportunities, our students discover their potential, achieve readiness for their life’s journey, and succeed in a safe and caring environment.

VISION STATEMENT: Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s vision is to educate and prepare students to be resilient, lifelong learners who will thrive globally with a strong identity and connection to Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian culture.

Our faculty and staff are responsible for contributing to and implementing the school’s educational philosophy and actualizing the school’s mission and vision. The incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate Hawaiian culture-based education through a project-based learning educational program. Teachers are responsible for contributing and implementing their education, skills, experiences, and talents with the flexibility of being creative and innovative in their instructional approach to facilitate student learning and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic, social, and emotional potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Teachers based on HSTA Salary Schedule, Educational Assistants based on HGEA Salary Schedule

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience: Teaching (3 Years Preferred)

License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Preferred)