Temporary High School Hawaiian Language Teacher

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for teaching multiple levels of Hawaiian language. At Mid-Pacific, faculty are responsible for designing an instructional environment that encourages learning, motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to establish and continue a firm foundation to perpetuate the learning experience post-secondary education and/or career opportunities. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student’s opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the Middle & High School Assistant Principal for Academics.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian from an accredited university or college
At least two years experience teaching high school Hawaiian

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach multi-levels of high school Hawaiian language.
Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, which engage students in the learning process.
Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
Provide additional student support during Office Hours.
Teach core concepts and skills as set out in the World Language Department’s scope and sequence and always directed to the vision and mission of the school.
Prepare lesson plans following curriculum guidelines set by the department, school and external examining bodies.
Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the Hawaiian language curriculum.
Collaborate with the Hula and Hawaiian Studies teachers to mentor students enrolled in the Hawaiian Cultural Studies Certificate Program.
Design and implement lessons and formative and summative assessments of students’ learning in alignment with Mid Pacific’s Assessment Guidelines.
Post homework assignments weekly and record formative and summative results electronically using the school’s information system program.
Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to respond effectively.
Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
Carry out all homeroom and advisory responsibilities.
Determine budget needs and purchase pre-approved equipment and/or materials for courses taught.
Regular and predictable attendance at work.
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources.