High School MPX Humanities Teacher

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Requires an experienced, student-centered, and innovative Humanities teacher for project-based instruction both within and outside the Mid-Pacific Exploratory Program (MPX). Teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from two traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching MPX Humanities (which encompasses both Language Arts and Social Studies) courses and various high school courses, depending on experience. 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.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor�s degree in Language Arts, History, or a related Humanities field from an accredited university or college
At least two years of teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in student-centered curriculum design, incorporating project-based learning is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students, including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
Formulate questions that motivate students to learn independently and in collaborative groups.
Work with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work.
Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
Teach competencies and skills using standards set by the MPX department, school, and external examining bodies.
Incorporate differentiation and varied strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners.
Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, aligning with the vision and mission of the school.
Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the MPX curriculum and assessment practices.
Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students� deeper learning according to the Mid-Pacific Assessment Guidelines.
Record and post student grades electronically in a timely manner.
Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
Maintain effective and prompt communication with parents and guardians as needed.
Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
Determine budget needs and purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
Regular and predictable attendance at work.
Other duties may be assigned.
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.