The purpose of Kona Pacific Public Charter School is to provide the families of West Hawai'i the option of a well rounded, academically 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.

Kona Pacific’s vision is of a comprehensive educational program that frames its academic components within an artistic, creative and imaginative context. Kona Pacific strives to be a socially inclusive learning environment that enables students to achieve high standards, that engages the mind, fires the imagination, and nurtures compassion, inspiring and enabling students not only to successfully meet the future, but also to help shape it.

Position Overview/General Description

Teachers at Kona Pacific guide children to investigate core subjects such as language, history, math, science and geography through creativity and imagination. Effective teachers:

• Teach and implement state standards with fidelity
• Follow best practices of instruction
• Clearly communicate with students, colleagues and parents
• implement lively, interactive and standards based lesson plans
• Inspire their students to reach their potential.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct himself/herself as a professional in all dealings with students, colleagues, parents and staff of KPPCS.
• Develop and maintain a safe, harmonious social environment for the students
• Teachers are encouraged to attend school functions and events that take place after school hours.
• Perform yard duty as directed, before, after and during the school day.
• Administer standardized assessments and progress monitoring assessments to all students in the class.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in parent-teacher-student conferences.
• Participate in school outreach activities.
• Submit periodic student reports prior to the deadline set by the school administration.
• Participate in programs related to their professional duties. These include teacher in-service trainings, staff meetings, parent-teacher-student conferences, parent-class meetings, and school functions.
• Perform all duties throughout the school calendar, including all teacher workdays and planning/collaboration days.
• Maintain clear communication with the parents of students in his/her class through parent letters sent home, class meetings, and other appropriate means.
• Check school email at once daily on school days and reply in a timely manner.
• Develop and abide by a Kona Pacific professional development plan created in conjunction with school administration.
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Required Qualifications, Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and state teaching credential
• Two years teaching experience preferred
• Waldorf Education and/or alternative education/charter school teaching experience experience preferred
• TB Clearance prior to start date
• CPR/First Aid Certification prior to start date
• Successful Background Check prior to start date
• Must be a US citizen or have a valid work visa

Work Environment and Conditions

Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, standing or sitting

• Move about to reach students and/or access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly/occasionally operate a computer and other office machinery
• Ascend/descend stairs and traverse campus
• Position self as needed, including bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting, reaching
• Lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Frequently communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and leadership
• Actively supervise students with focus even when distractions present
• Work in various outdoor weather conditions for extended periods of time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $51,835.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school

Work Location: In person