What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Summer School - Junior School, Grades K-8 position at Punahou School?
Punahou School continues to recognize the richness of its traditions, as well as its ongoing 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. Working within a coherent curricular framework that promotes personalized learning and authentic assessment, we seek to cultivate curious, confident, and self-directed students through our summer programs. Fulfilling Punahou’s mission of creating opportunities for students to dream and discover their purpose and kuleana to Hawaii’i and the world is at the core of our daily work and reflective practice as a school.
Punahou's Junior School (K-8) Summer Programs are actively recruiting teachers for the 2026 session. If you enjoy working in a creative, innovative, collaborative environment, have excellent communication skills and a dynamic approach to teaching, and are able to motivate students to maximize learning opportunities, we invite you to apply!
Position Details:
- Work Year: 1.5 Months
- School Year: Summer School 2026, June 8, 2026 - July 17, 2026, Dates may vary depending on the course
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Hours may vary depending on course
- Stipend Range*: $5,793 - $6,334 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.
*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- One (1) year of teaching experience required. Three (3) years of teaching experience preferred.