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Middle School Science teacher

SEEQS: the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a secondary public charter school in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. We currently serve approximately 180 students in 6th through 8th grades. SEEQS offers a community-focused, interdisciplinary project-based, tuition-free secondary school experience for Oahu families.

We are accepting applications for a middle school science teacher, who will teach two of the three middle school grades/subjects: Earth, Life, Physical science. SEEQS uses the SEPUP middle school science curriculum, which is investigative, issues-based, and standards-aligned.

We seek passionate, energetic individuals who love learning and who love collaborating to help others learn.  SEEQS faculty members are team players committed to making the SEEQS vision– the school culture, academic excellence, and interdisciplinary, community-based work– a reality. 

Posted: March 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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Location Honolulu, Hawaii, West, USA
Start DateJuly 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelMiddle School
Monthly SalaryUSD 3166 - 4833
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

Salaried charter school employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for self and/or family at Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) rates. The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a state-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

All employees have state holidays off. Teachers and 10-month employees have fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, plus 18 days of sick leave per year. 12-month employees accrue vacation and sick leave on a monthly basis, at a rate equivalent to 18 days of each type of leave per year.

Other benefits include Group Life Insurance, Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement Plan, Temporary Disability Insurance, Social Security, and Workers' Compensation.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

SEEQS team members are adults who:

  • love working with and being mentors for young people, especially middle school students
  • are passionate about the power of collaborating with others
  • are self-reflective, lifelong learners
  • are flexible and open to adjustments and improvements
  • have an excellent sense of humor
  • take on leadership positions
  • use technology proficiently
  • have both disciplinary content expertise and interdisciplinary interests
  • are committed to implementing sustainable practices and philosophy