Employment
Here at Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable living resources. Our goal is to recruit and retain the person who is the best fit for each position, whether it is a faculty, staff or administrator position. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate high standards of character, excellent teaching and working skills, and sound emotional health, and who can commit to the ideals of our program and our mission. Critical to our vision are individuals who represent a diversity of thought, background, and perspective, and who gain inspiration through their interactions with their colleagues and students. If these qualities describe you, we would like to hear from you.
HPA offers a lot of attractions: it is located in a beautiful and unique rural setting; it has a long-standing commitment to excellence; and it is known for its sense of ohana (family) to mention just a few. For many of our faculty and staff, working at HPA is a way of life. Most contribute to the school program in other ways such as coaching and providing support in the dormitories and student activities program.
HPA offers competitive compensation and benefit packages, as well as professional development opportunities commensurate with the school's expectations of excellence.
We invite you to join our vibrant community. We welcome applications for faculty and staff positions all year-round. Please submit your inquiries and completed applications to:
Human Resources
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd.
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
E-mail: hr@hpa.edu
Phone: (808) 881-4054
Fax: (808) 881-4045
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristic.
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Thank you for your interest in employment at HPA. The following positions are available:
- Hawaiian Language and Culture Teacher (Grade 6 & 7)
Fourth Quarter 2009/2010 Elective
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and teach an elective for the fourth quarter of the current school year. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience to design a comprehensive program for sixth and seventh graders that will provide a foundation in Hawaiian culture and basic Hawaiian language. Advanced planning will be required to develop an approved framework prior to the start of the fourth quarter. Assessment of student learning also will be required.
This is a temporary, part-time position (one class per day, Monday through Thursday)
REQUIREMENTS: Command of the Hawaiian language and a thorough understanding of Hawaiian culture, particularly as it relates to the local community and the island of Hawai‘i. Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
POSTED: February 2, 2010 | APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2010
- Hawaiian Language and Culture Teacher (Grades K-8)
2010/2011 School Year (New Position)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach Hawaiian Language to eighth grade students, teach elective classes to Middle School students, and incorporate Hawaiian culture into the K-8 curriculum by working with Lower and Middle School faculty to identify opportunities to integrate cultural and language learning into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of instructional design, be student-centered, and capable of building meaningful relationships, be collaborative in spirit, and have a demonstrated ability to utilize technology as part of instructional design. Must have solid knowledge of cultural resources and events on the island of Hawai‘i.
This will be a part-time position for the 2010-2011 school year with possibility of full-time.
REQUIREMENTS: Command of the Hawaiian language, including proficiency with reading and writing. Thorough understanding of Hawaiian history and culture, particularly as it relates to the local community and the island of Hawai‘i. Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred. Teaching and curriculum development experience required, preferably at the middle school level.
POSTED: February 2, 2010 | APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26, 2010
- Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach social studies topics to students in grades 6-8. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, student centered educator who has a sound understanding of instructional design, is capable of building meaningful relationships, is collaborative in spirit, and has a demonstrated ability to use technology as part of instructional design. Must be able to perform effective assessments of student learning.
This will be a part-time position for the 2010-2011 school year with possibility of full-time.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (geography, history, social studies, anthropology) required. Master's degree preferred. Teaching and curriculum development experience required, preferably at the middle school level. Teaching certification preferred but not required.
POSTED: February 2, 2010 | APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26, 2010
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