Substitute Teachers - All Grade Levels - Hawaii Preparatory Academy

ABOUT US:

The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaii. 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 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 Hawaii Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.

We are currently looking for an inspired and well-qualified Substitute Teacher for all grade levels. The ideal candidate will be energetic and experienced in working with teenagers in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Since students' needs are constantly changing, the Substitute must also be highly organized, flexible, and able to demonstrate compassion and patience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Reports to the Upper School Registrar upon arrival at the school.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Performs all extra duties for the absent teacher as required by the Upper School Principal.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for the class(es)as assigned and follows the lesson prepared by the absent teacher.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Collaborates with colleagues and promotes goodwill among the HPA community.
• Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal immediately.
• Maintains a professional appearance and acts as an example for students.
• Demonstrates knowledge and incorporates technology in daily tasks, as required.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to all COVID policies and procedures for safety and sanitation protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Experience working with students in an educational environment is preferred.
3. Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents, as needed.
6. Ability to use computers for classroom instruction and record keeping.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• 2022/23 Employee benefit information
• HPA's 2022/23 Vaccination Policy
• About Waimea/Kamuela, Hawaii Island

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. We are only considering candidates who currently live on Hawaii Island.