What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Science - Academy, Grades 9-12 position at Punahou School?
As Punahou School continues to recognize the richness of its traditions, as well as its responsibility to deliver a relevant educational experience in a rapidly changing world. It remains anchored in the aim of developing the full potential of each student through a broad and vigorous program of studies and through rich experiences for exploration, growth and mastery. Our faculty attends to the social-emotional learning of our students via intentional opportunities to foster empathy, resilience, moral reasoning, and social responsibility. Our teachers are agile learners themselves, demonstrating a growth mindset and a commitment to their continual professional development. Incoming teachers will join a dedicated and inspiring faculty whose ongoing reflection and renewal is supported by a schoolwide culture of collaboration and innovation.
Punahou School is actively recruiting a temporary, part-time Science Faculty member for the Fall 2026 semester. The faculty member will have the ability to teach biology and environmental science. Faculty are responsible for classroom instruction, laboratory design/setup, conferences with students and colleagues, and active participation in the work of the department on curricular development.
Position Details:
- Work Year: 9 Months
- School Year: 2026-2027, Fall Semester
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Schedule may vary based on operational needs
- Faculty Salary Range*: $29,540 - $59,727- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and will be prorated based on FTE
*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty, which is dependent upon educational attainment and years of relevant experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in secondary education, sciences, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience in teaching high-school aged students in the particular subject area/s.
- Appropriate subject area knowledge as follows:
- Science: Knowledge of scientific processes, rules of evidence in science, how scientific knowledge is generated, how scientific investigations are designed and performed, and how argumentation in science is conducted, how mathematics is applied in the sciences.
- Biology/Environmental Science: Knowledge of molecular and cell biology, ecology, biodiversity and evolutionary principles, as well as the concepts of environmental science: Earth systems, pollution, energy resources and consumption, global change and sustainability. Experience teaching one or both of these subjects is preferred.
- Ability to be flexible with teaching other courses pertaining to main subject area(s).
- Experience working with a variety of formative, formal and informal student assessment tools.
- Experience working with a wide range of student abilities and learning styles.
- Experience developing, conducting and evaluating open ended laboratory investigations.
- Strong knowledge of principles and methods for high school science curriculum and curriculum design, teaching and instruction.
- Familiarity with computers (Apple) and their use in science instruction to enhance student learning.
- Working knowledge of word processing and presentation software, learning management systems (Canvas), data collection software, graphing software, and the use of probes and sensors to collect data.
Salary : $29,540 - $59,727