Hiring
Join Our 'Ohana!
Nurturing the Whole Child, Building a Healthy Community
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​Kona Pacific Public Charter School is excited to welcome new members to our growing team! We’re looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of children and contribute to our vibrant, close-knit community. Check out the positions we have open below and learn how you can become a part of something special.
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​Nestled on the breathtaking west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Kona Pacific is a public charter school that opened its doors in 2008. We currently serve 215 students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Our unique, Waldorf-inspired curriculum weaves together the arts, movement, and gardening with a deep appreciation for Hawaiian culture and agriculture. We are looking for dedicated colleagues who share our vision and are ready to join us on this meaningful journey.
If you’re eager to be part of a dynamic community, create lasting connections, and inspire young minds, we'd love for you to join our 'Ohana!
​Educational Assistant/SPED Educational Assistant
Kona Pacific Public Charter School is hiring for educational assistants for the upcoming school year 2024-2025. An educational assistant is responsible for helping teachers complete daily tasks within a classroom environment. Their duties include leading lessons or small group activities for students, grading student assignments in accordance with the teachers grading criteria and providing individual guidance to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges.
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Educational assistants perform many leadership, organizational and classroom management tasks to support both teachers and students. Their duties and responsibilities often include:
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Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
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Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups
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Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
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Tracking attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades
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Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept
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Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students
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Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
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Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions
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Observing state, school and class rules and regulations
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Please email the school at hrmanager@kppcs.org, or call (808) 460-4283 if you are interested.
Substitute Teachers - Always accepting applications for substitute positions
Kona Pacific Public Charter School in Kealakekua seeks substitute teachers for grades Prekindergarten through 8.
We are looking for flexible individuals who enjoy learning new things, are willing to rise to meet challenges, and love working with children.
Minimum Qualifications: Teaching license or state certification to substitute teach, and attendance at a Kona Pacific Public Charter School Substitute Orientation.
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Please email the school at hrmanager@kppcs.org, or call (808) 460-4283 if you are interested.