Molokai Middle: Grade 7 Hawaiian Studies Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Curriculum Implementation
  • Design and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons covering the history, culture, language, and geography of Hawai?i, emphasizing the development of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the monarchy, and modern Hawaiian history.
• Place-Based Learning
  • Integrate place-based and iaina-based (land-based) learning experiences that connect students directly to the history, resources, and community of their local ahupua?a.
• Primary Source Analysis
  • Guide 7th-grade students in analyzing diverse historical sources, including oral traditions, mo?olelo (stories/legends), historical documents, and artifacts.
• Cultural Literacy
  • Foster a deep understanding of Hawaiian values, cultural practices, navigation, resource management, and the evolution of Hawai?i's multicultural society.
• Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
  • Develop and implement diverse assessment methods, including traditional tests, oral presentations, cultural projects, and performance-based portfolios.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress to identify learning gaps, adjusting instructional pacing and delivering targeted support to ensure student growth.
  • Provide constructive, timely feedback that encourages critical thinking, historical empathy, and academic confidence.
• Classroom Management & Student Culture
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom culture rooted in values like aloha (compassion), malama (stewardship), and kuleana (responsibility).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the unique social-emotional and developmental needs of 7th-grade students, guiding them through a transitional middle school year.
  • Implement proactive, positive behavior management strategies aligned with school policies and community standards.
• Collaboration & Community Engagement
  • Collaborate actively with the Social Studies department and grade-level teams to integrate Hawaiian perspectives across disciplines and share best practices.
  • Maintain open, proactive communication with ?ohana (families) regarding student academic progress, behavior, and achievements.
  • Engage with local cultural practitioners, kupuna (elders), and community organizations to enrich the curriculum and provide authentic learning experiences.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian Studies, Secondary Education, History, or a related field.
• Certification:
  Valid State Teaching Certification for Middle School Social Studies / Secondary Education (or explicitly qualified via cultural expertise/Hawaiian Language Immersion pathways).
• Experience:
  
  Strong foundational knowledge of Hawaiian history, culture, and basic ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
• Experience teaching middle school-aged students is highly preferred.

With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, a maximum of 3 years is available to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. Within each year of employment, active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements must be demonstrated.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, and on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance:
  The State pays a portion of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance:
  The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  Employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Eligible…