Social Studies Teacher - 2025-26 School Year

About Kūlia Academy

Kūlia Academy is a new school set to open its doors to 100 students August 2024 and expected to grow each year until 2031 when it will serve 700 students. Kūlia Academy focuses on artificial intelligence and data science. It is the first in the U.S. to offer a six-year program in these subjects. Students will spend 80% of their time in science classes doing experiments and investigations. The school believes that these skills are important for future jobs, and they want to help students prepare for them.

Kūlia Academy, named after the Hawaiian word for "strive" and "thrive," is a groundbreaking startup school seeking a collaborative teacher to join our mission. We believe in fostering a dynamic learning environment where students flourish through personalized learning, interdisciplinary projects, and a strong sense of community. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our approach, and we seek educators who are excited to collaborate, innovate, and connect.

About the Position

Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in education, related field, or relevant experience.
• Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Licensure or eligibility to qualify
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across subject area and grade level
• Experience working with multilingual learners
• Adept at providing and receiving constructive feedback in a supportive environment
• Willingness to mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a team-oriented culture
• Experience with collaborative planning and project-based learning
• Innovation and Adaptability:
• A passion for trying new things and experimenting with innovative educational approaches
• Comfort in ambiguity and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges.
• Experience in integrating technology into the classroom in meaningful way.s
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage students, colleagues, and parents.
• Experience communicating effectively with parents and families, keeping them informed and involved in their child’s education.
• Democratic Pedagogical Practices
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to learn and succeed.
• Passion for the subject you are teaching and a desire to inspire students with a love of learning.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude that fosters a growth mindset in students, colleagues, and families

Responsibilities and Duties

• Curriculum Development
• Analyze educational standards and learning objectives
• Research and select content
• Design and engaging learning experiences
• Develop assessments
• Reflect and revise
• Instructional Delivery
• Implement the curriculum
• Differentiate instruction
• Facilitate learning activities
• Provide timely feedback
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Administer various assessments
• Analyze student data
• Report student progress
• Reflect on teaching practice
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Administer various assessments
• Analyze student data to inform curriculum development and instructional
• Report student progress
• Reflect on teaching practice
• Collaboration and Professional Development
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Seek professional development opportunities
• Stay updated on current educational trends and research
• Contribute to the school community by participating in school-wide initiatives and decision-making processes

Salary and Benefits

Salary and compensation for this role is aligned to the salary schedules produced by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. Experience and additional professional credentials factors into placement on these schedules, and the classification and compensation department for the State of Hawai‘i will produce a salary range based on a multitude of factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply Online: https://kuliaacademy.org/employment/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000