What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Summer School - PUEO position at Punahou School?
Now in its 22nd year, the PUEO Program embodies Punahou School’s commitment to being a private school serving a larger public purpose through meaningful partnerships with other schools and educators. PUEO proudly employs summer faculty from public and private schools across Hawai‘i to teach scholars who are nominated for the multi-year Clarence T.C. Ching PUEO Program at Punahou School by Hawai‘i Department of Education administrators and counselors. PUEO scholars (grades 4-12) are middle of their academic class, free or reduced lunch eligible and first in their family to graduate from a 4-year college. They join the program as a cohort and return each summer for five weeks of summer learning at Punahou, earning HIDOE credit toward the goal of college readiness.
Punahou's PUEO Program is actively recruiting teachers for the 2026 session. The PUEO cohort mentoring model incorporates progressive instructional practice, comprehensive learning and holistic engagement to foster our core value of pilina or belonging.
In addition to planning and delivering engaging lessons, PUEO faculty contribute to a variety of program-wide and cohort-based experiences that enrich scholars’ learning and strengthen their sense of belonging to the program. These include, but are not limited to: the Buddy Program, Ambassador Day, Career Exploration Day, Field Day, Oli Days, Donor Engagements, End of Summer Celebration. We invite you to be part of our PUEO ‘Ohana where diversity, equity and belonging are celebrated and advanced through the lives of our scholars and community.
Position Details:
- Work Year: 1.5 Months
- School Year: Summer School 2026, June 12 – July 17th, 2026
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Hours may vary depending on course
- Must attend mandatory in person orientation (June 8, 9, 10)
- Stipend Range*: $5,793 - $6,334 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and will include a differential for PUEO.
*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.
- Related experience in a private or public school setting is preferred.