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High School MPX Humanities Teacher Jobs in Honolulu, HI at Mid-Pacific
Title: High School MPX Humanities Teacher
Company: Mid-Pacific
Location: Honolulu, HI
JOB POSTING DETAILS
Job Title
High School MPX Humanities Teacher
Job Type
Full Time
Position Level
Experienced
Job Description
SALARY RANGE: $54,630 – $114,862 annually based on degree and student contact hours
Job Summary
Requires an experienced, student-centered, and innovative Humanities teacher for project-based instruction both within and outside the Mid-Pacific Exploratory Program (MPX). Teachers are responsible for covering core concepts from two traditional disciplines during one longer, double-scheduled period through a problem/project-based learning approach. Specific teaching assignments will include teaching MPX Humanities (which encompasses both Language Arts and Social Studies) courses and various high school courses, depending on experience. Essential to this role is the ability to utilize all resources available to establish a cooperative relationship with parents, colleagues, administrators, and community members to support each student's opportunity to learn and grow in educational and life experiences. This position includes active participation in the school's operation to support our unwavering commitment to the principles of deeper learning. This position reports to the Middle and High School Assistant Principal for Academics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design authentic, experiential, and interdisciplinary experiences for students, including project- and/or challenge-based learning strategies.
- Formulate questions that motivate students to learn independently and in collaborative groups.
- Work with community organizations to leverage student learning and create real-world applications and audiences for student work.
- Incorporate educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
- Teach competencies and skills using standards set by the MPX department, school, and external examining bodies.
- Incorporate differentiation and varied strategies to meet the needs of a range of learners.
- Instruct students using a wide range of student-centered strategies, aligning with the vision and mission of the school.
- Collaborate with other members of the department in developing and updating the MPX curriculum and assessment practices.
- Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students’ deeper learning according to the Mid-Pacific Assessment Guidelines.
- Record and post student grades electronically in a timely manner.
- Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
- Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- Maintain effective and prompt communication with parents and guardians as needed.
- Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
- Determine budget needs and purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
- Regular and predictable attendance at work.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Applicant Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts, History, or a related Humanities field from an accredited university or college, and at least two years of teaching experience. Experience in student-centered curriculum design, incorporating project-based learning is preferred.
Education
4 Year Degree
Non-discriminatory Statement
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Additional Info
https://www.midpac.edu/about/careers
