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Faiaoga; Instructor
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Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
Equitable Solutions for the Indigenous
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Art / Design Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities 1. Arts-Based Instructional Delivery
- Multi-Domain Language Teaching: Deliver interactive Samoan language lessons integrating traditional cultural art forms (music/song, dance/performance, and visual arts) using the standardized project resources.
- Lesson & Activity Planning: Utilize provided lesson plan templates, vocabulary lists, and performance activity guides to plan age-appropriate sessions for youth aged 5–25.
- Cultural Context & Modeling: Serve as a cultural role model, fostering rich oral language practice, traditional etiquette, and active community participation during arts workshops.
- Rubric & Assessment Administration: Administer baseline pre-assessments and end-of-cycle post-assessments following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Proficiency Evaluation: Evaluate student progress across Speaking, Reading, and Writing domains using arts-adapted proficiency rubrics (e.g., assessing spoken Samoan in song performance or writing about visual art).
- Data Integration: Submit student attendance, survey responses, and assessment scores into the project technology platform.
- Monthly Peer-to-Peer Training: Actively participate in monthly peer training and learning circles to share teaching best practices, refine instructional techniques, and troubleshoot classroom dynamics.
- Annual In-Person Training: Attend and complete the required annual intensive in-person training in American Samoa to align on curriculum updates, cultural immersion techniques, and evaluation standards.
- Curriculum Feedback: Provide constructive feedback and community insight to the project team to refine teaching guides, rubrics, and activity materials.
Must-Haves
- Fluency in Samoan & English: Demonstrated high-level fluency in spoken and written Samoan, with deep familiarity with Samoan cultural protocols and terminology.
- Arts Specialization: Demonstrated proficiency or practical experience in at least one traditional Samoan art form:
- Music: Traditional songs, chanting, rhythmic accompaniment.
- Dance: Siva Samoa, performance storytelling, choreography.
- Visual Arts: Siapo making, weaving, traditional patterns, and crafts.
- Youth Engagement: Experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring youth aged 5–25 in school, community, or faith-based settings.
- Adaptability &
Collaboration:
Willingness to learn new arts-based language teaching frameworks, adopt tech-integrated tools, and collaborate closely with peer instructors.
- Teaching Credential or
Experience:
Prior background in formal education, indigenous immersion programs, or community workshop facilitation. - Digital Literacy: Basic familiarity with online navigation for recording student attendance and assessment data.
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