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• Faculty (Place & Purpose Learning, SY25-26)
  Job # 165
  Job Type: Full-time, 10-month

  Start Date: 07/01/2025

  Location: La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls

  Salary: starting at $60,000 (full-time equivalent)

Description

Why La Pietra?

For 60 years, La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls has been educating young women to lead lives of purpose by offering an innovative, individualized program designed to challenge and inspire young women to discover their passions, realize their potential, and become the architects of their own success stories. This is accomplished through our team of dedicated faculty, staff and administrators. We have been  recognized as a Hawaii's Top Workplace in 2022 and again in 2024, when we were also recognized as the Outstanding Employer by Mental Health America of Hawaii.At La Pietra, we believe in fostering leadership, confidence, and a deep sense of purpose in our students. We cultivate a collaborative and supportive environment where educators are valued, and students are encouraged to engage deeply with their learning. If our mission resonates with you, apply now!  

About the Place & Purpose Learning Role

We seek a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our faculty to teach courses focused on Place & Purpose Learning. This is an opportunity to inspire young women to develop a strong sense of leadership, civic engagement, and cultural stewardship. The Place & Purpose Learning Teacher will guide students in exploring their connection to place, community, and leadership through hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary learning. Courses integrate themes of land stewardship, civic engagement, and leadership, emphasizing Hawai‘i’s history, environment, and governance. The ideal candidate will create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that empower students as informed leaders and engaged community members, while also teaching them valuable skills of self-reflection and personal growth.

What You’ll Do

Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Teach Place & Purpose Learning 6, Place & Purpose Learning 7, and Civics in Hawai‘i (Grade 8), fostering a sense of purpose, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship.
• Design and implement interdisciplinary, experiential lessons that connect students with their local environment and community.
• Incorporate project-based learning, fieldwork, and partnerships with local organizations.
• Guide students in developing leadership skills, ethical decision-making, and self-reflection.

School-Wide Contributions

• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, and professional development.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives focused on student leadership and community engagement, including summer programming.
• Support and uphold La Pietra’s mission and values.
• Lead the planning and implementation of May Day.

Requirements

essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Hawaiian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the middle school level.
• Strong background in place-based learning, civics, environmental education, or leadership development.
• Passion for working with young women and fostering student leadership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• You will be here in-person, on campus, ready to get to work by August 1, 2025. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.
• Experience with experiential and project-based learning approaches.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, history, and environmental stewardship practices.
• Experience in an all-girls independent school setting.
• Experience in leading educational trips that enhance curricular objectives through immersive, real-world learning.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners.
• Capacity to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and off-campus learning experiences.
• Capacity to move about campus and interact with students in both indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Ability to use standard office and educational technology, including computers, projectors, and learning management systems.

Work Environment

• This position operates in a classroom, outdoor, and community-based learning environment.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work for school events and field-based learning experiences.

What We Offer

• A supportive and mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.
• A stunning campus in Waikīkī, at the foot of Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head).
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young women.

Next Steps

If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and empowering young women, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit the following to Director of Human Resources, Dawn Ijiri:

• A cover letter describing your experience and alignment with La Pietra’s mission.
• Your most current resume.
• A completed application from our website.

La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (808) 922-2744 and let us know the nature of your request.