Faculty, Orchestra, Summer Music School - Extended Learning

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 School's Extended Learning Programs are an important extension of a broad, deep, and balanced educational program. Student engagement in learning can be heightened by a rich extracurricular and co-curricular life, and our after school programs provide students with ample opportunities for exploration, experiencing, example and excellence/expertise. The Music School collaborates to fulfill an important part of the Punahou School mission: to develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts.

The Music School is seeking passionate and experienced teachers, who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. A Music School Orchestra Teacher will:

• Lead beginning and continuing orchestra class
• Develop students' musical and technical skills, as well as instrument care practices
• Plan and organize a class syllabus that demonstrates alignment with the Punahou Orchestra Department
• Select appropriate repertoire and resources
• Provide an effective, varied, and enjoyable range of activities to further students' musical and technical abilities
• Set clear goals for student progress
• Communicate with parents and students to support student learning and development
• Be active in the music teaching community

Position Details:

• Work Year: 1.5 Months
• School Year:
  Summer School 2026, June - July 2026 Dates may vary depending on the course
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Hours may vary depending on enrollment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music or combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in an orchestra classroom setting preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching experience on the violin, viola, cello and bass.
• An enthusiasm for music and an ability to inspire students' life-long love and learning of music.
• A willingness to collaborate and learn together with fellow teaching colleagues.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• Highly effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written communication.