Maui Preparatory Academy is seeking a highly qualified upper school (9th-12th grade) Spanish teacher for the 2024/2025 school year (start date: ASAP). As a High School Spanish Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower students to develop proficiency in the Spanish language and cultivate an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.
Job Title: Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Location: Maui Preparatory Academy, Napili, Maui, Hawaii
Position: Type: Full-Time
Qualifications: Individuals with a related master’s or doctorate degree are preferred as are those individuals with experience teaching this course load.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Spanish Language Education, or a related field.
- State teaching certification in Spanish Education (Grades 9-12) or eligibility for certification.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension).
- Previous teaching experience at the high school level preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school community.
Contact:
Dr. Miguel Solis, Head of School
msolis@mauiprep.org
4910 Honoapi’ilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
About Maui Preparatory Academy: Maui Preparatory Academy is a leading independent school located in the beautiful community of Napili on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Our mission is to provide a dynamic and innovative educational experience that prepares students for success in college, careers, and life. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and we highlight ourselves in three key areas, Academics, Athletics, and Arts.
Full Job Description
- $56,086K base salary or commensurate with years of experience and degrees per Maui Prep’s salary scale
- Design and deliver engaging and rigorous Spanish language curriculum for levels 1, 2, and 3 and above, aligned with state standards and school objectives.
- Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth and development in language proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrate technology effectively into lessons to enhance language acquisition and communication skills.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their language learning journey.
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices across grade levels and subject areas.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices in language education.
- The ideal candidate will deliver a practical, hands-on approach to their classes, will leverage West Maui’s natural resources, and incorporate an “outdoor classroom” philosophy into appropriate portions of their instruction.
- The position requires maintaining a full teaching load, serving as an advisor to a small cohort of students, and actively supporting a variety of student life activities.
About Maui Prep’s School Goals and Purposes:
The Maui Preparatory Academy program serves the needs, interests, and abilities of children in grades Preschool–12 whose educational goals include college-level academic work. The program is designed for students who seek a challenging learning environment with behavioral expectations at the same challenging level. The school provides a structured transition through the period of physical, emotional, and intellectual development between childhood and adolescence.
Maui Prep’s program serves the dual role of preparation for the immediate and well-defined future of the next grade and the largely unknown years to come. We attempt to include in our offerings experiences that help individuals accept changes in themselves and others. As a result, academic development and personal development go hand-in- hand as equal partners.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references to Dr. Miguel Solis, Head of School
(
msolis@mauiprep.org). Please include "Upper School Spanish" in the subject line.
Non-Discriminatory Statement:
Maui Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.