Temporary Part-Time High School Project-Based Learning (STEM) and Oceanography Teacher

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

18d•$53,680 - $112,672

About The Position

Mid-Pacific seeks an experienced, student-centered, and innovative teacher to lead learning in project-based classrooms. Mid-Pacific celebrates and supports a diverse range of pedagogical approaches. Facilitate learning in various project-based settings, fostering motivation and independence in learners while developing both content knowledge and soft skills necessary for success in education and life. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching STEM and Oceanography. In Mid-Pacific Exploratory, teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in core disciplinary areas of Science (Chemistry/Biology), Technology, and/or Engineering.
At least two years of teaching experience in secondary school and with a diverse student population is strongly preferred.
The teacher will also possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills, team-orientation, and adaptive teaching and collaboration skills.
As part of the schools project-based team, the teacher is also part of ongoing school-wide efforts to grow teaching practices.
Ability to manage a budget and work effectively with outside vendors or community partners is also highly valued.

Nice To Haves

Expertise and interest in digital media, graphic arts, or photography is an advantage.
Previous experience with project-based instruction and/or International Baccalaureate preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Designing authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
Working with faculty partners to design authentic classroom lessons that make a break from traditional content-based textbook learning
Sculpting questions that motivate students to learn independently and in groups
Incorporating educational technology into classroom activities that enable authentic skills and behaviors
Drawing interdisciplinary connections and marshalling resources that serve questions across disciplines
Working with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work
Project- and/or challenge-based learning theory and design
Managing and assessing student portfolios and presentations of learning to various audiences
Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Adhere to safe work procedures and comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.
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, and 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.