High School Math Teacher

Location: East Honolulu

Job Posting Title High School Math Teacher Employee Type Defined Term (Fixed Term)
Recruiting Start Date
06-15-2026

Job Exempt?

Yes Recruiting End Date Open Until Filled Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Campus is looking for an experienced High School Math Teacher who has the experience to teach a variety of math classes from Algebra to Calculus.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Bachelors in Math (advanced degree or HI state certification in math a plus).3+ years of experience teaching math at the High School level.

Cultural competencies; the ability to incorporate cultural concepts (‘ike Hawaii) into teachings.

Competency-Based Learning experience a plus.

This is a 2-year Defined Term position that has the potential of converting into a FT Regular role. It will start at the beginning of our 26-27 SY, on 7/30/2026.Defined Term employees are eligible for Medical/Rx/Vision benefits as well as our matching 401k.BACKGROUNDAbout Kamehameha Schools At Kamehameha Schools, the mission to educate Native Hawaiian children was established by founder Ke Ali`i Pauahi.

The mission is central to all daily functions and the drive behind the Schools’ work. The Strategic Plan outlines the path forward, and emphasizes that the same values instilled in students are the values teachers should live and teach by. Thus, students as well as teachers, administrators, and staff are held to a common set of learner outcomes ( E Ola!

elements highlighted below) and beliefs that will lead us to fulfilling Pauahi's mission.

Through this commitment is the belief that all Kamehameha Schools Employees and Students will become local and global servant leaders who are culturally engaged and play significant roles in creating strong `ohana (family) and communities throughout ka pae `aina o Hawai`i (the islands of Hawai`i) and beyond.

EXPECTATIONS To maintain a World-Class, Hawaiian Culture-Based (WCHCBE) institution, Faculty are expected to be masters of their disciplines and craft; place a great deal of emphasis on (but are not limited to) these educational practices/approaches/philosophies:student-centered learning,`āina-based (place-based) learning environments,multicultural education,global education,service learning,indigenous education,data literacy and how data informs practice,integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum,project/inquiry-based learning,professional learning communities,design thinking,subject area expertise,integration of technology,meeting the individual needs of each student (personalized learning),assessing each student authentically,valuing skills over content,deep knowledge of a variety of assessment techniques,valuing mastery over traditional grading methods,constructivist learning techniques, and engagement of families in learning outcomes.

Job Summary Faculty positions at Kamehameha Schools require a high level of cutting-edge teaching skills, the ability to teach to the whole child, and the ability to foster E Ola! Learner Outcomes; values in daily practice and kulana (department) on campus. A match with school culture is crucial in any position;
Kamehameha Schools places a premium on a culture of excellence, customer service and positive relationships ( pilina ) as well as a commitment to the mission of Ke Ali`i Pauahi.

Essential ResponsibilitiesNā kumu (Teachers) at Kamehameha Schools are responsible to contribute to student learning by:

Demonstrating Academic Competence in their subject area(s), and displaying an inclination for developing integrated and interdisciplinary work across the curriculum;

Maintaining a Growth Mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development;

Demonstrating a high degree of Self-Efficacy (agency) : teachers hold themselves accountable for learner outcomes, advocate for their students, work efficiently, and most importantly believe in their ability, the capability of their…