ABOUT US:

The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawaii. Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.

Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique programs, research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.

We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawaii Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

HPA is seeking an experienced educator and professional to serve as a faculty member in the Upper School Arts Department who is also responsible for serving as technical director for HPA's Gates Performing Arts Center.

The position is responsible for teaching three (3) sections in the art department, working in the co-curricular program for set design for the musical and winter play, leading a student advisory, and attending class meetings, assemblies, faculty meetings, and supporting the Student Life program by participating in activities. Our teachers work with students on the continuous development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge required to make effective college, career, and life choices.

This position is also responsible for overseeing general usage of HPA's Gates Performing Arts Center; ensuring that the Center is maintained in optimal condition; and promoting and encouraging shared use of the facility to support Lower, Middle, and Upper School programs as well as community events, keeping in mind that school performances have precedence over other events.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of experience teaching and managing facilities in a performing arts environment, preferably at the high school level, and hold a degree in a related discipline. Boarding school and coaching experience are preferred.

All HPA faculty and administrators are required to participate in school-hosted CPR, First Aid, and 14-passenger school bus driver training (in pursuit of a CDL license) and to maintain these credentials throughout their employment at HPA.

This is a faculty (10-month) position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Subject Area.
2. Education and teaching credentials preferred.
3. Experience in a leadership role in a performing arts environment.
4. Experience in teaching secondary school students.
5. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues in curriculum development, design, and implementation.
6. Proficient written and oral communication skills to keep families and students apprised of classroom progress.
7. Ability to differentiate the curriculum to match the needs of all students.
8. Knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families.
10. Perform each essential job function proficiently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of national standards in the teaching area and demonstrated performance in meeting best practice standards.
2. Experience in teaching in independent schools and boarding schools.
3. Experience leading co-curricular activities.

REPORTS TO: Upper School Principal/Director of Auxiliary Programs

JOB STATUS: Exempt

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• HPA's 2022/23 Vaccination Policy
• About Waimea/Kamuela, Hawaii Island

HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.