Hiring

2nd/3rd Grade Combo Teacher

Kona Pacific Public Charter School is in search of a dedicated professional with a passion for early childhood education in our combo class for grades two and three. As a lead teacher you will design engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate curriculum in partnership with our instructional leadership team.  

 

The purpose of Kona Pacific Public Charter School is to provide the families of West Hawai'i with the option of a non-traditional, pedagogically strong public school education for their children. Kona Pacific Public Charter School strives to educate the whole child. We prioritize a high level of academic excellence, social-emotional well-being, and enthusiasm for learning through an academic standards-based curriculum infused with Waldorf-inspired practices, Hawaiian culture and ʻĀina based education through our sustainable agriculture program. We believe children learn best when their education embraces all facets of their development: intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.

 

The role of a lead teacher is to:

     ~Demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the core values, vision, and mission of Kona Pacific Public Charter School. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.

• Creates lesson plans, aligned with Hawaii State and DOE standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation. 

• Maintains a safe, organized, classroom which supports students' independent learning, collaboration, and choice. 

• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques. 

• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction. 

• Provides consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students' responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective. 

• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities. 

• Maintain strong classroom management and hold students accountable for upholding school rules, student-developed norms, and classroom expectations. 

• Maintain education and behavior plans for students with learning differences in collaboration with instructional leadership team. 

• Understand and apply effective strategies for intervention and differentiation in the classroom, including serving English language learners and students with individualized education plans (IEP's).

• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences. 

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner. 

• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work. 

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees. 

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administration to formulate and complete professional development plans. 

• Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

• Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by administration. 

 

Please email the school at hrmanager@kppcs.org, or call (808) 460-4283 if you are interested.

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Educational Assistant/SPED Educational Assistant

Kona Pacific Public Charter School is hiring for educational assistants for the upcoming school year 2024-2025. An educational assistant is responsible for helping teachers complete daily tasks within a classroom environment. Their duties include leading lessons or small group activities for students, grading student assignments in accordance with the teachers grading criteria and providing individual guidance to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges. 

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Educational assistants perform many leadership, organizational and classroom management tasks to support both teachers and students. Their duties and responsibilities often include:

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• Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment

• Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups

• Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips

• Tracking attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades

• Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept

• Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students

• Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences

• Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions

• Observing state, school and class rules and regulations

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Please email the school at hrmanager@kppcs.org, or call (808) 460-4283 if you are interested.

 

Substitute Teachers - Always accepting applications for substitute positions

Kona Pacific Public Charter School in Kealakekua seeks substitute teachers for grades Prekindergarten through 8. 

We are looking for flexible individuals who enjoy learning new things, are willing to rise to meet challenges, and love working with children. 

Minimum Qualifications: Teaching license or state certification to substitute teach, and attendance at a Kona Pacific Public Charter School Substitute Orientation.

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Please email the school at hrmanager@kppcs.org, or call (808) 460-4283 if you are interested.