Description

Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated 4th Grade Teacher to join our \'ohana (family) at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Located in the Waikoloa area on the west side of the island of Hawaii, our school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. About Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School: Nestled in the heart of the Waikoloa community, our school embodies the spirit of aloha, celebrating diversity, culture, and collaboration. In our K-8 environment, students have the unique opportunity to learn and grow within a small, tight-knit community where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. At Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence where every student has the opportunity to flourish. Our dedicated team of educators works tirelessly to provide engaging and rigorous instruction that inspires a lifelong love for learning and empowers students to reach their full potential.

Examples of Duties

Position: 4th Grade Teacher We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative 4th Grade Teacher to inspire and educate our young learners. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering dynamic and differentiated instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners and aligns with state standards.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and engaged in their learning journey.
• Integrating strategies from research-based pedagogies to promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students.
• Using a variety of assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide targeted intervention and support as needed.
• Collaborating with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and strategies to ensure the academic success and well-being of all students.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Valid teaching license/certification.
• Experience teaching elementary school, preferably at the 4th-grade level.
• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about inspiring young minds, dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, and ready to make a positive impact at Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, we invite you to apply! Please submit the following documents with your application at hawaiischooljobs.org:

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  Resume/CV
  
  Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position.
  Contact information for three professional references.

Mahalo for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming a dedicated 4th Grade Teacher to our \'ohana!
The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. 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 you are hired without completing a Teacher\'s Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website (https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/).

Equal Opportunity 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, and National Guard participation, as well as 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.