Girls Varsity III Sailing Head Coach

Job Description

St. Andrew’s Schools - The Priory is seeking a varsity head coach for its girl’s sailing program.  The head coach is responsible for overseeing and supervising the crews on the 420 boats. The coach will create a positive, education-based, learning environment by promoting honesty, integrity and encourage total character development of our athletes. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and have experience in teaching sailing.

Applicant Requirements

Please submit a current resume to: St. Andrew’s Schools Athletic Department, 224 Queen Emma Sq., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or mkilbey@standrewsschools.org. The application deadline is Friday, January 3, 2020.

• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools
• Creates a vibrant, active, and engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom, using research-based, developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to engender critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and works collaboratively to develop a student-centered, personalized curriculum based on learning through play
• Works together to prepare course objectives and plan for appropriate activities as guided by the mission of St. Andrew’s Schools
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum
• Prepares and administers a variety of assessments; records results and provides timely feedback on students’ progress to parents, and colleagues
• Tailors instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Creates a warm and welcoming learning environment by facilitating the creation of group agreements in the classroom and actively guiding and supporting student interactions and relationships
• Maintains order in the classroom and throughout common campus areas
• Counsels students when students face academic and/or behavioral challenges
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral progress and areas for growth with parents/guardians
• Maintains all records pertaining to student attendance and students’ progress
• Communicates, orally and in writing, with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues about curriculum, children, and child development issues
• Demonstrates good judgment concerning sensitive information and maintains confidentiality when needed
• Displays a sensitive, cooperative, and flexible demeanor in interactions with others
• Proactive in staying up to date with contemporary pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques by reading professional journals and attendance at professional conferences, workshops and courses
• Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, participation in meetings and staff development opportunities
• Demonstrates professionalism in personal appearance and self-care
• Maintains personal integrity and respectful attitude in professional relationships
• Communicates in a punctual, professional, and friendly manner with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and external community members
• Collaborates with administration, teachers, and staff
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by the Director

• Ability to develop and implement curriculum, assessments, and utilize instructional best practices
• Proficient computer skills with experience in the use of email, Microsoft Office, and Google tools
• Knowledgeable about best practices in implementing educational technology in the classroom
• Proven years of experience working with young children
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly use close and distance vision
• Frequently stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
• Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally climb
• Work in a classroom environment with moderate noise level

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.
• Online training to safeguard children required upon hire.

• Keeps the building and classrooms in a clean and orderly condition by performing various job tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Assistant;
• Cleans all areas of the facility, e.g. classrooms, floors (vacuum and mop), windows, restrooms, and trash receptacles while following school procedures, guidelines, and methods, and utilizing approved chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment for students, faculty, and staff by performing maintenance as necessary, responding to spills and disposing of cardboard, plastic, and trash.
• Maintains appropriate levels of school-approved chemicals and supplies needed to ensure a safe and clean facility, including ensuring that chemical supplies are rotated and stored in proper containers in preparation for their use and placing orders to replenish supplies are low;
• And other duties as assigned.
• Interacts positively with students, parents, faculty and staff.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Able to adapt effectively to constant changing plans and priorities
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to problem-solve
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Reliable and dependable
• Must be available to work weekends, as necessary
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. To learn more about our school, please visit www.standrewsschools.org.

• Provide positive, cooperative, and excellent constituent relations.
• Set professional boundaries and collaborate with constituents within those boundaries.
• Provide calendaring and administrative support to the Head of School including the arrangements for and minutes of all Board of Trustee meetings, lunches with guests, and all meetings involving the Head of School and Leadership Team.
• Provide logistical support, coordination, and oversight of specified Head of School events.
• Ensure high quality meeting materials, agendas, and reports are prepared ahead of meetings as necessary. This includes editing, creating, formatting, managing key details, collating information and distributing.
• Maintain and organize complex information data and filing systems.
• Make work-related conference and travel arrangements for Head of School and faculty/staff as needed.
• Provide support to other areas of school operation as requested, such as the educational program and school lunch program.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Three years as an executive assistant or other relevant support experience preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and comprehend complex issues, and make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues; work both collaboratively and independently; and to pay attention to detail and effectively manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated event-planning skills.
• Dynamic self-starter who anticipates the needs of others, has good judgement and naturally jumps in and helps.
• Experience with or demonstrated ability to learn various software such as MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canvas, PowerSchool, DonorPerfect.

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.
• Online training to safeguard children required upon hire.

Position Overview

The Advancement Associate is responsible for the day-to-day operational functions and accurate and timely data entry as it relates to the activities of the Office of Advancement. They will provide a support staff function in all areas of school advancement work, including fundraising campaigns, special events, donor relations and recognition, alumnae relations, community relations, and volunteer coordination.

The Advancement Associate’s primary role is to regularly maintain, improve, and update the constituent database by processing all gifts and donations, prepare and mail out gift acknowledgements, send out digital communications, and prepare monthly giving reports. This position will be responsible for maintaining alumni and donor contact information, providing lists for mailings, e-communications, and other data-related needs for St. Andrew’s Schools. 

The Advancement Associate must be able to work independently while embodying a positive attitude of teamwork and collaboration with all SAS stakeholders. Basic principles of finance and accounting will be helpful in this position to process gifts accurately and work with the finance department to reconcile financial statements and determine proper recording of donor tax deduction eligibility. The Advancement Associate must be organized, responsible, timely, and detail oriented to respond to inquiries and process gifts in an accurate and timely manner. This role will require working on several projects simultaneously to meet the needs of the high-volume activity of the Office of Advancement.

The Advancement Associate will embody St. Andrew’s Schools core values and behaviors included in the Professional Code of Ethics from The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Essential Duties

• Manages the advancement database through accurate data entry; processes and tracks all gifts. 
• Processes, records, and prepares bank deposits of all donations.
• Maintains departmental financial records and reconciles financial transactions with the accounting manager.
• Maintains donor files and accounting documentation for the annual audit and IRS 990 filings.
• Records and tracks all donor and alumni engagement, updates contact records, and produces monthly reports.
• Prepares drafts and manages the distribution of thank you letters and other stewardship materials.
• Coordinates the distribution of mailings and e-communications.
• Generates lists for events, e-news, and other external communications efforts.
• Supports school and community special events including but not limited the Queen Emma Ball and alumnae reunions. May includes some evening and weekend hours.
• Manages all special events software with gift, registration, payment, donation, contact, and donor acknowledgement information.
• Migrates new graduate, parent, and student data between other school data systems.
• Greets visitors, answers office phone, and emails and responds in a timely manner.
• Attends necessary school meetings, events, and functions.
• Supports the Parent Teacher Fellowship’s activities and school uniform sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least three years of office experience. Knowledge and experience with K-12 education or advancement work is highly preferred.
• Necessary technology skills: Ability to work within customer relationship management databases (i.e. DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang) and special events software, MacOS platform, and office software including Google Office Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Additional skills: Strong written and verbal skills, typing, filing, organizing, grouping, sorting.
• Ability to interact effectively, respectfully, and diplomatically with alumni, donors, parents, faculty, staff and other school stakeholders in the community.
• Demonstrated ability and attitude to work effectively on a team.
• High comfort level in taking initiative, problem-solving, quick-thinking, and adopting a growth mind-set.  
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during peak event periods.
• Must be able to work in-person for at least 85% of the work week.
• Must have a valid Hawaii State Drivers License

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.
• Online training to safeguard children required upon hire.

This position offers a generous benefits package including a 403(b) retirement plan, health benefits, free downtown parking or bus/biki pass, and accrued paid vacation.

To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters of interest may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee.” Include “St. Andrew’s Schools Advancement Associate” in the subject line. You may be asked to provide verification of qualifications and degrees.

About St. Andrew’s Schools

For more than 156 years, St. Andrew’s Schools has developed tomorrow’s courageous and compassionate leaders. In 1867, the great royal Hawaiian leader, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, a visionary and transformational thinker, established St. Andrew’s Priory, the first K-12 all-girls’ school in Hawaiʻi. An enduring testament to her towering vision to educate the Hawaiian people, St. Andrew’s Schools has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys’ school, and Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool), for boys and girls ages two to five.

Our personalized educational program allows students to uncover their unique strengths, passions, and interests through discovery, practice, creation, and self-reflection. Our emphasis on social emotional, spiritual, and cognitive learning sets the stage for children to cultivate healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit that positions them to live a life of learning and good health.

Our K-12 education program in downtown Honolulu is the only school system of its kind in Hawaiʻi. We offer gender-specific curriculum, also known as coordinate learning, through our K-12 all-girls school, The Priory, and K-6 all-boys school, The Prep. Coordinate schools recognize that the social and emotional experiences that children have in schools shapes their learning – and ultimately affects how they think and act. By understanding and embracing the differences between boys and girls, we create the conditions for all students to learn and grow. Our students readily venture past societal expectations or stereotypes to reach their full promise. Students learn deeply, stay curious, are hopeful about the future, and understand how to lead themselves and others with a compassionate and courageous heart.

To learn more about our school, please visit www.standrewsschools.org.

All submissions will be received in confidence. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. St. Andrew’s Schools may conduct background checks and other pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background Checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Operations and will provide a variety of administrative and clerical support for St. Andrew’s Schools.This position manages the Attendance Office and greets visitors, parents, students, answers the office telephone, and performs a variety of other support and clerical duties. The Administrative Assistant will embody St. Andrew’s Schools core values and professional behaviors. The successful candidate will be a team player, hands-on and proactive to achieve our school goals most effectively.

Essential Duties will generally include the following. Duties will be further defined and other duties and responsibilities assigned as needed.

• Maintains a neat, professional, positive and welcoming environment and assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner;
• Responsible for attendance office duties including taking drop off/pick up lines, attendance, escorting early dismissal,maintaining off campus, field trip and early dismissal log entries, and identifying Attendance trends to the Principals and school nurse via bimonthly Absentee and Tardy reports.
• Provides administrative and office support for St. Andrew’s Schools, maintaining K-12 activity request forms and maintenance requests and distributing materials related to events and activities, and other materials as needed;
• Support school-specific events, notifying appropriate school personnel/vendors in coordinating and scheduling the event as outlined in the activity proposal along with supporting documents until completion.
• Responsible for clerical and organizational tasks such as file organizing, scheduling appointments, assisting other staff members, and drafting correspondences or messages;
• Supports the School’s business office management needs including answering phones, monitoring office inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, xeroxing, preparing school mailings and helping with event preparations;
• Oversight of receiving room and daily mail distribution for all faculty and staff.
• Assumes other job-related duties and special assignments as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Assists School Nurse with administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent of five to seven years of experience in an administrative support position, preferably in an educational setting
• A history of excellent customer service and a predisposition to pitch-in and help others
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, is discrete and able to ensure confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, is reliable and dependable and has sound judgment
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to problem-solve
• Able to organize and prioritize work and adapt effectively to changing plans and priorities
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team with little supervision 
• Available to work nights and weekends upon request
• Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Doc, Gmail and PowerPoint and computer and mobile applications as needed
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

 Requirements

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination with booster: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.
• Online training to safeguard children required upon hire.

 Compensation and How to Apply

This position offers a generous benefits package including a 403(b) retirement plan, health benefits, parking or bus/biki pass, and accrued paid vacation. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee.” Include “St. Andrew’s Schools Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and business needs. St. Andrew’s Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender (which includes gender identity or gender expression), reproductive health decision, pregnancy (including childbirth or related conditions and lactation/breastfeeding), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave or other benefit, arrest and court record, credit history or credit report, status as a domestic or sexual violence victim, or any other basis protected by federal or state laws, regulations, and/or any executive order, except as allowed by law. To learn more about our school, please visit www.standrewsschools.org.

 About St. Andrew’s Schools

For more than 150 years, St. Andrew’s Schools has developed tomorrow’s courageous and compassionate leaders. In 1867, the great royal Hawaiian leader, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, a visionary and transformational thinker, established St. Andrew’s Priory, the oldest girls’ school in Hawaiʻi. An enduring testament to her towering vision to educate the Hawaiian people, St. Andrew’s Schools has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys’ school, and Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool), for boys and girls ages two to five.

Our personalized educational program allows students to uncover their unique strengths, passions, and interests through discovery, practice, creation, and self-reflection. Our emphasis on social emotional, spiritual, and cognitive learning sets the stage for children to cultivate healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit that positions them to live a life of learning and good health.

Our K-12 education program in downtown Honolulu is the only coordinate school system in Hawaiʻi. We offer two single-sex schools on the same campus. Our girls (The Priory, K-12) and boys (The Prep, K-6) are educated separately in the classroom yet can socialize together on campus. Coordinate schools recognize that the social and emotional experiences that children have in schools shapes their learning – and ultimately affects how they think and act. By understanding and embracing the differences between boys and girls, we create the conditions for all students to learn and grow. Our students readily venture past societal expectations or stereotypes to reach their full promise. Students learn deeply, stay curious, are hopeful about the future, and understand how to lead themselves and others with a compassionate and courageous heart.

About St. Andrew’s Schools

 St. Andrew’s Schools (SAS) has developed courageous, compassionate leaders of tomorrow for more than 150 years. Our founder, the great Hawaiian leader Queen Emma Kaleleonālani was a visionary and transformational thinker. St. Andrew’s Priory, the oldest all-girls school in Hawaiʻi, is a lasting testament to her towering vision and efforts. Since the founding of The Priory in 1867, St. Andrew’s Schools has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys school, and Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool), for boys and girls ages two to five.

Our personalized educational program allows students to uncover their unique strengths, passions, and interests through discovery, practice, creation, and self-reflection. Our emphasis on social emotional, spiritual and cognitive learning sets the stage for children to cultivate healthy habits of mind, body and spirit that positions them to live a life of learning and good health.

Our K-12 education program in downtown Honolulu is the only coordinate school system in Hawaiʻi. Our girls (The Priory, K-12) and boys (The Prep, K-6) are educated separately in the classroom yet can socialize together on campus. Coordinate schools recognize that the social and emotional experiences that children have in schools shapes their learning – and ultimately effects how they think and act. By understanding and embracing the differences between boys and girls, we create the conditions for all students to learn and grow. Our students readily venture past societal expectations or stereotypes to reach their full promise. Students learn deeply, stay curious, are hopeful about the future, and understand how to lead themselves and others with a compassionate and courageous heart. 

Position Overview

 The Chief Financial Officer will be a strategic thought-partner who reports directly to the Head of School. The successful candidate will understand the strengths and challenges of St. Andrew’s Schools (SAS), and work with the Head of School to chart out a tactical roadmap to achieve financial sustainability and growth.  A participatory and collaborative leader will guide and develop an internal management team to support the following operational areas of the school: Finance, Accounting, Taxes, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Human Resources, Campus Security, Information Systems, Privacy and Confidentiality, Compliance and Facilities.  

The Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in partnering with the Administrative Leadership Team in strategic decision-making and operations as St. Andrew’s Schools continues to enhance its educational program and physical plant. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization. This full-time, year-round, salaried position offers a generous benefits package including retirement plan, health benefits, paid vacation and more.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Support and assist the Head of School with financial feasibility analyses and project management activities for new projects embarked upon by SAS.
• Assist the Head of School and the Board of Trustees in developing a multi-year Strategic Plan to achieve financial sustainability and growth while supporting the mission and vision of St. Andrew’s Schools.
• Prepare multi-year financial forecasts for new projects in support of the school’s Strategic Action Plan.

Finance and Accounting

• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Head of School and Board of Trustees in a timely manner
• Oversee internal staff and outsourced professional services for bookkeeping and accounting to ensure the accounting records are accurate and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Oversee CPA and Tax services to ensure financial statements, tax returns and restricted grant accounting is accurate and compliant.
• Oversee investment advisors to ensure good stewardship of investment portfolio and accurate reporting the Board.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Trustees; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the Leadership Team abreast of the school’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.

 Facilities, Safety and Security

• Oversee the Director of Operations to ensure efficient, safe and compliant facilities, regular maintenance and upkeep, improvement planning and consistent operations.
• Work with selected architect and builders to implement the campus master plan and incorporate within the Strategic Plan.
• Lead the development of a campus safety and security plan, communicate it broadly, and provide training for all employees.

Human Resources

• Oversee and actively manage SAS’s outsourced vendor for Human Resources (HR) and payroll to ensure employee matters are handled in a fair and compliant manner in implementing all policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Director of Finance and Human Resources to ensure compensation, policies and benefits are competitive and designed to attract and retain high performing employees. Further develop St. Andrew’s Schools human resource management including training and onboarding of new employees; analysis of compensation and benefits; recruitment and performance assessment of staff.
• Oversee the Director of Finance and  Human Resources to ensure  that recruiting and hiring processes are consistent, streamlined and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Implement a training program to educate employees regarding school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree.
• At least five to 10 years of leadership experience; ideally 6+ years of finance and accounting, strategic planning  and operations leadership experience.
• A strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in future planning, forecasting, scenario modeling and project management.
• Strong writer and excellent communicator.
• The ideal candidate has experience in leadership and accountability for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area, management of complex projects and has overseen a human resources function.
• Ability to translate and communicate complex financial concepts to the Head of School and Board of Trustees, and effectively collaborate with colleagues who may not have a finance background.
• A successful track record in grants management.
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software; knowledge of privacy and confidentiality regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals including best practices in human resources activities.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of St. Andrew’s Schools.

How to Apply

To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee.” Include “St. Andrew’s Schools Chief Financial Officer” in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. To learn more about our school, please visit www.standrewsschools.org.

Position Overview

At St. Andrew’s Schools, the Upper School and Lower School PE teacher develops an inspiring, engaging, and challenging curriculum for upper elementary, middle and high school-aged students within a warm and nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will have the capacity to develop a student's musical foundation, personalize instruction, create short and long-term lesson plans, and actively engage, challenge, inspire and nurture a love for music.

The PE Long-term Substitute will understand how to facilitate learning by developing meaningful curriculum objectives and establishing authentic relationships with students. The teacher is knowledgeable about the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional developmental stages of adolescent children and skillfully engages in developmentally appropriate practices. The teacher has the capacity to adapt instruction and day-to-day engagement with students to meet each child’s needs in a single-gender context.

The teacher is professional, collaborative, and supportive of the School through their contributions and participates actively in professional development opportunities and reflective teaching practices. They are committed to working with all students and celebrates the diversity of St. Andrew’s Schools as reflected in our students, faculty, staff, and extended ʻohana. Teachers at St. Andrew’s model flexibility, resilience, integrity and moral courage, a growth mindset, mindfulness, and technological competence to our students in and outside the classroom. 

The PE Teacher will embody St. Andrew’s Schools’ vision, mission, values, and professional behaviors.

Essential Duties

• Teaches Physical Education Classes for The Priory classes grades, 5-12.
• Teachers “Fitness for Life” to a combined class of High School students.
• Plans, coordinates with the Physical Education Department Chair, the use of space on campus to support Physical Education classes.
• Works with students at all levels of experience to develop a rich understanding of health and fitness.
• Works with the Upper School and Lower School Principals to set learning outcomes, and to ensure effective curriculum, instruction and assessment practices for student learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional methodologies; proven ability to modify and develop curricular materials to support learning objectives.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learning abilities and styles.
• Creates a vibrant and engaging learning environment using research-based and developmentally appropriate teaching methodologies to engender critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum and maintains and updates classroom Canvas (website) on a weekly basis.
• Prepares and administers a variety of student assessments; records results, adjusts instruction and curriculum to address student learning needs, and provides timely feedback on students’ progress to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Creates a warm and welcoming learning environment by facilitating the creation of group agreements in the classroom and actively guiding and supporting student interactions and relationships, implements social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
• Communicates and collaborates with the principals, counselor, and team teachers when students face academic and/or behavioral challenges.
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral progress and areas for growth with parents/guardians.
• Maintains all records pertaining to student learning, attendance, and records of students’ progress.
• Communicates (orally and in writing) with students, parents, administrators, and colleagues about curriculum, students, and child development issues.
• Communicates in a timely, professional, and friendly manner with parents, colleagues, supervisors, and external community members.
• Maintains spaces, classroom, gym area, and equipment and maintains order in the classroom and throughout common campus areas.
• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of St. Andrew’s Schools.
• Engages in regular academic activities including professional development and orientation days prior to the first day of school.
• Assumes other job-related duties assigned by the Upper School Principal.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Physical Education  or related subject area preferred.
• Experience: Proven years of experience working with adolescent children. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to develop and implement curriculum, assessments, and utilize instructional best practices.
• Computer skills: MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, Student Information Systems such as PowerSchool and Canvas. Must be knowledgeable about best practices in implementing educational technology in the classroom.
• Other qualifications: Demonstrates good judgment concerning sensitive information and maintains confidentiality when needed. Displays a sensitive, cooperative and flexible demeanor in interactions with others. Keeps current in contemporary pedagogical thinking, strategies and techniques by reading professional journals, and attendance at professional conferences, workshops and courses. Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, punctuality, and participation in meetings and staff development opportunities.

Requirements

• Mandatory COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment for new hires, we require proof of your COVID vaccination with a date of full vaccination at least two weeks prior to the first day of employment.
• Mandatory Background Check: Employment is conditional until the successful completion of a background check which requires the employee to have their fingerprints scanned electronically.
• Online training to safeguard children required upon hire.

How to Apply

To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to employment@standrewsschools.org. Letters may be addressed to “Members of the Search Committee.” Include “St. Andrew’s Schools Physical Education Long Term Substitute” in the subject line. All submissions will be received in confidence.

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

St. Andrew’s Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. To learn more about our school, please visit www.standrewsschools.org.

About St. Andrew’s Schools

For more than 150 years, St. Andrew’s Schools has developed tomorrow’s courageous and compassionate leaders. In 1867, the great royal Hawaiian leader, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, a visionary and transformational thinker, established St. Andrew’s Priory, the oldest girls’ school in Hawaiʻi. An enduring testament to her towering vision to educate the Hawaiian people, St. Andrew’s Schools has grown to include The Prep, a K-6 boys’ school, and Queen Emma Preschool (The Preschool), for boys and girls ages two to five.

Our personalized educational program allows students to uncover their unique strengths, passions, and interests through discovery, practice, creation, and self-reflection. Our emphasis on social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive learning sets the stage for children to cultivate healthy habits of mind, body and spirit that positions them to live a life of learning and good health.

Our education program in downtown Honolulu is the only coordinate school system in Hawaiʻi. We offer two single-sex schools on the same campus. Our girls (The Priory, K-12) and boys (The Prep, K-6) are educated separately in the classroom yet can socialize together on campus. Coordinate schools recognize that the social and emotional experiences that children have in schools shapes their learning – and ultimately affects how they think and act. By understanding and embracing the differences between boys and girls, we create the conditions for all students to learn and grow. Our students readily venture past societal expectations or stereotypes to reach their full promise. Students learn deeply, stay curious, are hopeful about the future, and understand how to lead themselves and others with a compassionate and courageous heart.