HAWAIIAN STUDIES TEACHER

PART TIME

Innovations seeks experienced Hawaiian Studies teacher to implement an integrative cultural arts program for elementary students for SY25-26. (start date: as soon as possible) Through the weekly cultural arts classes, we hope to provide Hawaiian language experiences to students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade to raise students' awareness of and interest in learning Hawaiian language and culture and to create a place-based aina context for their learning.

Students rotate to Hawaiian Studies classes in multiage groups of 12 students (Kindergarten, Gr. 1-2, Gr. 3-4, Gr. 5-6) Mondays & Tuesdays from 12:00-3:00 in the afternoon. In addition, this position offers instruction to middle school-aged students in elective courses in the areas of Hawaiian Studies & Aina Based Instruction 10:50-11:50 Mondays & Tuesdays.

Opportunities for more hours and additional days available.

Some suggested formats for the lessons include: simple songs, chants, and stories used to teach the basic vocabulary for each unit.  It is not the intent to teach the children to speak Hawaiian, but to familiarize them with common Hawaiian vocabulary guiding them to an appreciation for the unique place in which they live. Students listen to stories, participate in role play, sing songs, and simple chants.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum: high school diploma

  • Experience: local experience with Hawaiian culture and protocols, knowledge of Hawaiian language, experience teaching elementary and middle school aged children preferred

Education and experience required / desired:
Must value collaboration with staff, families and the surrounding community; enjoy working with all ability learners and have the skills to help students reach their potential; have experience working in a multiple-age group setting; have proven student management skills; excellent communication skills and able to work well with parents and community members; is flexible, creative, likes to have fun and loves working with children and adolescents.

Overview of Part-time position:

  • 12-17 hours a week: 8-10 hours direct instruction to students; 4 hours preparation

  • $26-42 an hour or higher (depending on credential / experience):

    • $26.39 (high school diploma)

    • $29.59 (Bachelors Degree)

    • $42.16 (State Approved Teacher Education Program)

  • No benefits (position is hourly; hourly positions do not qualify for benefits)

 

Responsibilities:

  • Have or develop long range plan as well as weekly plan

  • Keep individual student records and report to homeroom teacher; trimester progress reports

  • Attend 1 staff meeting every-other month

Expectations:

  • Assist in creating and implementing a creative, educational environment and opportunity for learning;

  • Work in a team approach with community, parents, educators, and learners;

  • Encourage creativity and experiential learning;

  • Supervise learners in a variety of activities and tasks.

  • Guide learners in daily activities and challenges

State of Hawaii employees are considered to have a single employer for overtime purposes, regardless of department or agency. Total combined State employment (including this position) cannot exceed 40 hours per week without triggering overtime obligations under federal and state labor laws.

Employees currently working in a salaried State position (such as with the DOE or other State departments may not accept an additional hourly position with Innovations PCS if doing so would result in combined State employment over 40 hours in a workweek.