At the Global Exchange Academy, instructors are responsible for designing an environment that encourages joy in learning and motivates students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to perpetuate the learning experience in their future education, careers, and daily lives. We value connection to place and student experiences, and promote student agency in their learning. This requires an experienced, student-centered, and innovative educator. Courses will be built around principles of deeper learning / Project Based Learning, with instructors responsible for covering core concepts (meeting DoE standards when applicable) while incorporating opportunities for students to connect learning materials to their own lived experiences. 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.

• Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, which engage students in the learning process.
• Incorporate best practices in educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• As appropriate, teach core concepts and skills as set out by GlobalX. Concepts and Skills may be based on the Hawaii DoE standards, and follow the vision and mission of GlobalX.
• Complete the summer program orientation, either in-person or virtually, prior to the start of class, as directed by GlobalX.
• Prepare and submit a course syllabus and weekly lesson plans, as appropriate, following curriculum guidelines set by the course department, school, and/or external accrediting bodies.
• Set and post course content, assignments, and homework using the Canvas, the Learning Management System.
• Meet with and assist students during designated office hours, if applicable.
• Prepare and administer assessments (formative and summative) of students’ learning; record results electronically, and post students’ grades electronically on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, as directed by GlobalX.
• Submit final grades within the timeline directed by GlobalX.
• Adhere to all GlobalX acceptable use policies and procedures for technology
• Maintain effective class management and communication, liaising with the Summer Dean and parents as necessary.
• Maintain effective and prompt communication with parents and guardians as needed.
• If teaching virtually,
  • ensure that a private, dedicated, uninterrupted home or community workspace is available throughout the hours of the workday.
  • ensure access to home Internet or access to a reliable Internet connection.
  • adhere to all Mid-Pacific guidelines and procedures for teaching in a virtual environment.
  • ensure personal childcare is in place, if applicable.
  • be available to students for the entirety of the scheduled class period.
• As appropriate, collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the course curriculum and assessment practices.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excitement for growth and innovation in incorporating deeper learning and Project-Based Learning into instructional practices.
• Excitement for building innovative course structures that extend the traditional classroom into student communities and beyond.
• An authentic appreciation for the value of student-centered learning and the necessity of allowing student realities and experiences to flourish in and out of the classroom.
• Belief that learning should be joyful for students and instructors.
• A connection to Hawaiʻi and a desire to build meaningful connections to place in course content.
• A desire to mentor students and instill agency in their learning careers.
• A joy of learning about new ways learning and educational technology can create meaningful and transformative learning experiences
• A collaborative approach to teaching, valuing new ideas and approaches to instruction.
• For virtual courses, comfort and fluency teaching on virtual platforms.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure 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.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A degree from an accredited university or college is preferred but not required. A Hawaii State Teacher’s license is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates have at least two years of teaching experience in high school and with diverse students, and have previous experience with project-based learning, the inquiry process, design thinking or experiential education. Candidates must possess a high level of fluency with Google Workspace. Previous experience with virtual education is highly desired for virtual courses.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Campus-based courses: Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. Instructors are required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision. On a daily basis, instructors must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise students/classroom management, support student learning needs, interpret data, grade, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.