Faculty, Reserve - Junior School

The Reserve Teachers play an integral role in the support of our school operations. The ability for a Reserve Teacher to step into classrooms for both long-term and short-term substitute duties ensures a continuity of care for our students during times when their designated teacher is unavailable.

As Punahou strives for an education that centers upon personalized learning, a Reserve Teacher will personalize their support for teachers as well.  These Reserve Teachers will use their understanding of the Punahou context to effectively step into classrooms and provide a successful learning environment.  The building of strong professional relationships with faculty members are also critical to the role, as often that is the foundation for understanding the Reserve Teacher’s role when stepping into a classroom.

A successful Reserve Teacher will:

• be reflective and use data to guide their use of time, knowledge, and skills to best support teachers and the curriculum
• be flexible, adaptive, and ready to step in to any classroom at a moment’s notice
• be a self-starter, and take the initiative to observe classrooms and develop relationships with the faculty when he/she is not substituting for a particular teacher
• be comfortable with the unknown and not having a regular, set daily schedule/routine
• be an active listener, observer, and learner

Reserve Teachers will not only work closely with one another, but also with administration to strategize ways to support students and faculty members. The ideal candidate will:

• Lead instruction in classrooms in a variety of subject areas
• Teach flexibly to the needs of students and follow the direction of faculty and administration
• Assess students and at times complete progress reports as a result of those assessments
• Utilize data for informed decision-making
• Continue to develop professionally and research best practices for teaching and learning

Position Details:

• Work Year:  2026-2027 School Year
• Work Hours:  Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Schedule may vary based on operational needs
• Faculty Salary Range*: $59,790 - $120,828

*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. The pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty, which is dependent upon educational attainment and years of relevant experience.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.  
• Three (3) years of recent teaching experience with children in grades K through 8.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty within and across grade levels.
• Familiarity with a variety of formal and informal student assessment tools to measure learning, and the ability to communicate progress to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to use technology as a tool to enhance personalized student learning, measure student understanding and progress, and assist students with learning differences.
• Proficient use of educational apps and instructional software.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and their families.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to respond effectively; ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.
• Inclination towards pursuing and maximizing professional development opportunities to improve student learning.  
• Ability and willingness to learn enthusiastically as a member of a Professional Learning Community, to connect with local, national, and global Professional Learning Networks, and a commitment to sharing learning experiences with colleagues.