Hawaii Technology Academy, an innovative Hawaii public charter school is seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers to work with students in a variety of learning settings, including via live computer instruction and interaction, at our learning center, and throughout the community through outings and attending cultural or other educational events. Our teachers are part of a pioneering effort in public education and require a spirit of creative learning and a passion linked to their students’ success and growth.

We expect our teacher to have a strong educational background with a proven commitment to student success.  As a technology-based school, we require our teachers to be experienced in and comfortable with technology and computers.

Some of the things we will expect of our teachers are:

Instruction and Student Achievement

• Learn the curriculum.  Our educational program is powered by the K12 curriculum.  Our curriculum is based on proven research and cognitive science. Our teachers know the curriculum at all grade levels so they can ensure their students are learning what they need to know to build strong foundations and learn new concepts.
• Meet regularly with students for instruction and academic activities at the learning center
• Initiate cultural and academic outings for students to demonstrate a solid knowledge of state standards and testing requirements
• Research and create lessons that complement/supplement the K12 curriculum to meet the needs of their individual students
• Assess student academic progress, performance and attendance in the Online School
• Provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance, progress, and academic needs, and response to intervention
• Support students with special needs, including participation on IEP teams
• Prepare students for standardized tests and proctor site-based exams

Virtual Instructional Environment

• Create and manage home office
• Use web-based instructional materials effectively
• Establish solid relationships with students’ families
• Organize orientation, training, social and educational activities for students and families

Professional Responsibilities

• Actively learn and grow as a teacher
• Be dedicated to the growth and success of each student
• Build community by contributing to school message boards, newsletters, outings and events
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Other support activities and assignments that will ensure the success of our students

Requirements

• Meet Hawaii’s Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
• Appropriate teaching credential from the state of Hawaii
• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and the Internet
• Flexible schedule with the ability to travel
• Experience in a charter school or school of choice environment desired
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)