What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School English Teacher position at Iolani School and Careers?
Title
:
Upper School English Teacher
Job Status
: Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, Full-time, Exempt, 10-month
Salary Range
: $62,758 to $104,952 annually based on degree and experience
Founded in 1863
by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, ‘Iolani School is an Episcopal day and boarding school in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi enrolling approximately 2,200 students on its K-12, 25-acre urban campus.
We strive
to create a learning environment where students of all backgrounds can reach their fullest potential. Through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, we emphasize academic excellence, moral leadership, and service to others in its commitment to developing young people of character and integrity.
to create a learning environment where students of all backgrounds can reach their fullest potential. Through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, we emphasize academic excellence, moral leadership, and service to others in its commitment to developing young people of character and integrity.
Job Summary
:
We seek an experienced educator who is passionate, collaborative, and reflective to join our English Department to teach at least one of our core required English courses in grades 7-10.
The position
requires active participation in our vibrant learning community and an educator who will inspire and support our students. The role also requires ongoing collaboration with teaching teams at the course and departmental level. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of English, strong instructional practice, and a genuine love of teaching within a mission-driven independent school environment.
Minimum Qualifications
:
- Minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching experience in English in grades 7-12.
- A demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and to design lessons which make use of a wide variety of learning methods.
- Ability to design and execute curriculum as part of a teaching team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and proficiency in educational technology.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
:
- Full range of head, neck, and back movement; unrestricted ability to bend knees, raise arms above the head, and to move hands, fingers, and wrists.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds without difficulty.
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for sustained periods of time.
- Must successfully pass fingerprinting, background checks, and TB clearance due to working in proximity to children.
There are many
extracurricular opportunities available for those looking to extend their work beyond the classroom, including, but not limited to: participation in our residential life program, coaching athletic and/or academic student teams, and serving as an adviser in our homeroom advisory program.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Salary : $62,758 - $104,952