Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Employee Type:
Regular

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 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.

• 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
• Engagement of families in learning outcomes

• Demonstrate academic competence in subject area(s) and develop integrated, interdisciplinary work across the curriculum.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and professional development.
• Show self‑efficacy: hold yourself accountable for learner outcomes, advocate for students, work efficiently, and believe in student and self success.
• Facilitate problem‑solving, encouraging curious, creative critical thinking and data‑driven curriculum implementation.
• Serve as a role model, an innovative and creative learner who seeks personal growth and stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders within the organization and external partners to improve student performance.
• Look beyond the classroom to demonstrate global competence and extend impact to families and communities.
• Invest deeply in learner well‑being, safety, health, and social‑emotional learning.
• Design and facilitate differentiated, personalized learning goals that follow a coherent sequence, align with instructional goals, and engage students in high‑level cognitive activity.

• Develop a strong foundation in world and Hawaiian history and genealogy, care for the land, and honorable character based on Hawaiian and Christian values.
• Develop a sense of Native Hawaiian identity for learners, applying elements of E Ola! Learner Outcomes such as Malama and Kuleana, Alaka’i Lawelawe, and Kulia.

• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university.

• Bachelor’s degree related to primary instructional responsibilities.
• Master’s or doctoral degrees in primary instructional area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and recent experience with, age‑appropriate instructional strategies (e.g., differentiated instruction, project‑based learning, personalized learning).
• Ability to utilize, create or develop current technology applications for classroom instruction.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in primary instructional area.
• Five or more years of instruction in primary instructional area.
• Previous experience teaching age levels and subject area(s).
• Interest in athletics, performing arts, or student clubs; ability to coach or support teams or groups.
• Music and fine arts appreciation or ability to sing or play a musical instrument.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to social justice, global issues, sustainability, Hawaiian language, history, culture, and Christian values.

• Thorough knowledge of subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop interdisciplinary curriculum.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate instructional methods for assigned grade levels.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students and families in a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to encourage students toward personalized educational goals.
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