Employment Opportunities

2024-2025 School Year

Position Title: Elementary School Second Teacher, Gr. K-6)

Department:  Faculty; 9½ month position (August-May), Hours:  7:15am-3:15pm, M-F

Salary Range:  $32,000-$42,000

About the Position:  Assets School Elementary Program reflects grades Kindergarten-6th grade.  Classes are multi-grade, typically ranging within 2-grade levels, e.g., 3rd/4th grades, 5th/6th grades, per class.  This is a co-teaching position and includes supervisory duties. 

Candidates must be passionate about learning and able to differentiate curriculum for the diverse learning needs of students who may be gifted and/or have learning differences.

The Second Teacher may co-teach, facilitate a small learning group, e.g., math, language arts, or help support the Lead Teacher within a class lesson.  Teachers receive support within a school team of K8 Counselor, Curriculum Coach and/or Principal.  Second Teachers are responsible for supervision, and relationship-building while bringing their own talents and passions to our school community. Ratio is typically 1 teacher to 8 students.

Experience with our student population is preferred, but an interest and high willingness to learn are also welcomed.  The profiles of students at Assets School may represent those who are  twice-exceptional (capable students who have learning differences) and may have one or more of the following: executive functioning challenges, ADHD, processing or working memory related issues.   

About Assets School K-8 Program

All students receive weekly resource classes taught by specialist teachers: Art, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides assistance, classroom management and student monitoring & support during whole group instruction.

• May facilitate small group instructions.  May be requested to teach additional subject(s).
• Supervise students during times such as recess, lunch/snack, etc., as assigned.
• Support in homeroom class as needed, set-up systems, procedures and schedules.
• Assist in administering individual and group testing as needed.
• Helping to provide support as needed for special events, such as field trips and assemblies.
• Take notes and contribute when appropriate to parent conferences or other parent communications.
• Facilitate Enrichment Classes.
• Perform duties as assigned by lead teacher, curriculum coaches, and/or K8 Principal.
• Communicate regularly with the lead teacher about upcoming lesson plans.
• Participates in mandatory Assets training.

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

·       Teaching degree or commensurate experience

·       Experience with and passion for working with young people

·       Knowledge of learning differences, reading remediation, and twice-exceptional learners or interested in learning

·       Intellectually curious and empathic

·       Effective communicator and collaborator

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to k8principal@assets-school.org.

 

2024-2025 School Year

Position Title:  Elementary Lead Teacher, Gr. K-6

Department:  Faculty; 9½ month position (August-May), Hours:  7:15am-3:15pm, M-F

Salary Range:  $50,000-$70,000

About the Position

Assets School K-8 Program is looking for an experienced individual to teach a multi-age (typically two-grades within a class, e.g., 3rd/4th graders, 5th/6th graders) within the K-6 Program.  There are approximately 16-students along with another teacher (Co/Second Teacher). Our ideal candidate has experience with creating thematic, integrated lessons that are hands-on and appropriately challenging for twice-exceptional learners.  And, with students who may have executive functioning challenges, ADHD, processing or working memory related issues. Applicants should possess positive and effective classroom management skills, the ability to work closely with colleagues, and above all, have a love for and understanding of “bright and quirky”  students.   

The Lead Teacher works closely and provides instructional support to the collaboration of the Second-Teacher who supports the class and Lead-Teacher.  Teachers receive support within a school team of K8 Counselor, Curriculum Coach and/or Principal.  Lead Teachers are responsible for creating lesson plans, supervision, and relationship-building while bringing their own talents and passions to our school community. Ratio is 1 teacher to 8 students.

All students receive weekly resource classes taught by specialist teachers: Art, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Technology.

About Assets School (K-8 Program):

Reports To: K8 Principal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides lessons, classroom management and student monitoring & can facilitate instructions to whole groups (typically 14-16 students with 2 teachers or 8-10 students with 1 teacher).
• Supervise students during times such as recess, lunch/snack, etc., as assigned
• Responsible for developing and implementing instruction for math (smaller group of 6-8 students) and social studies.  
• Ideally, a candidate is able to teach multi-sensory language arts, e.g.,Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham.
• Responsible for homeroom class–set-up systems, procedures and schedules.  Classroom Management.
• Administering individual and group testing assessments as needed. 
• Vital role in special events, such as field trips, back-to-school nights, spring art show and other school related events.
• Facilitates parent conferences or other parent communications, including class app and/or weekly class newsletter.
• Perform duties as assigned by curriculum coach, and/or K8 Principal
• Participates in mandatory Assets training 
• Communicates regularly with the second teacher about upcoming lesson plans.  Capable of creating and facilitating lessons.

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Teaching degree or commensurate experience
• Experience with and passion for working with young people
• Knowledge of learning differences, reading remediation, and twice-exceptional learners or interested in learning
• Intellectually curious and empathic
• Effective communicator and collaborator. 

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to k8principal@assets-school.org.


 

 

2024-2025 School Year 

Position Title:  Middle School Second Teacher; Gr. 7-8

Department:  Faculty; 9½ month position (August-May), Hours:  7:15am-3:15pm, M-F

Salary Range:  $32,000-$42,000

About the Position

Assets is looking for an experienced individual to co-teach (may be one of the following: Language Arts or Science; Math) within the Middle School (7th and 8th Grades) Program. Our ideal candidate has experience with creating thematic, integrated lessons that are hands-on and appropriately challenging for gifted, remedial and/or twice-exceptional learners. Applicants should possess positive and effective classroom management skills, the ability to work closely with colleagues, and above all, have a love for and understanding of adolescents. 

The Middle School second teacher plays a crucial role in co-facilitating alongside the Lead Teacher. They provide support by assisting with lesson plans, supervision, and relationship-building while bringing their own talents and passions to our school community. Second teachers conduct their own math classes that range in content, and may be required to facilitate small group lessons in their particular subject. 

Ratio is typically 1 teacher to 8 students.

About Assets School (K-8 Program):

Reports To: K8 Principal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance, classroom management and student monitoring & support during whole group instruction (typically 14-16 students with 2 teachers).
• Supervise students during times such as recess, lunch/snack, etc., as assigned
• Responsible for developing and implementing instruction for the math group (typically 6-8 students), including assigning homework and feedback if applicable.
• Support in homeroom class as needed, set-up systems, procedures and schedules for math.
• Assists in administering individual and group testing as needed.  
• Helping to provide support as needed to special events, such as field trips, move-up day, 8th grade recognition ceremony.
• Takes notes and contributes when appropriate to parent conferences or other parent communications.
• Facilitate Enrichment Classes
• Perform duties as assigned by lead teacher, curriculum coach, and/or K8 Principal
• Communicates regularly with the lead teacher about upcoming lesson plans.
• Participates in mandatory Assets training 
• Communicates regularly with the lead teacher about upcoming lesson plans.  Capable of creating and facilitating lessons.

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Teaching degree or commensurate experience
• Experience with and passion for working with adolescents
• Knowledge of learning differences, reading remediation, and twice-exceptional learners
• Familiarity with thematic, hands-on, and project-based learning

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to k8principal@assets-school.org.

 

 

Department: Advancement

Hours: Part-time 15 to 20 hours per week, established by the Advancement Coordinator and
Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The hours could change weekly due to the
demands of the department.

Salary Range:  $20.00 per hour

About the Position:  Advancement Coordinator 

Objective: The Assets School Advancement Coordinator position is to support the school’s Vice
President of Institutional Advancement primarily. Additionally, the Advancement Coordinator
position will periodically support the office's overall functions, particularly the Receptionist and
the Office Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the Advancement database
• Support for all school fundraisers
• Organize auction procurement efforts/engage parents, working closely with the team, and prepare auction materials
• Help with coordination of other special events such as donor, volunteer, and faculty appreciation/cultivation events
• Assist with program event logistics as requested, including activities such as photography, volunteer management, or communication activities
• Event planning
• Help ensure the smooth operation of the office and other duties as assigned

Essential Qualities and Qualifications

• Understanding of and belief in the organization’s mission, vision, and values
• Good sense of accountability, strong dependability, and impeccable integrity
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach to managing time-sensitive and competing workloads
• A quintessential team player with a willingness to support colleagues outside of one’s primary responsibilities
• Open to and appreciative of feedback, responsive to direction and coaching
• Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
• Comfortable working with a diverse base of support and stakeholders, including Trustees, faculty, Head of School, Principals, parents, students, other not-for-profit organizations, and corporate partners
• Highly ethical, particularly working with confidential and sensitive information, and the ability to pass a background check
• Flexible schedule outside of typical working hours, with the ability and willingness to work occasional nights or weekends if necessary
• Ability to travel throughout the Oahu area
• Technically proficient in database maintenance (Preferably FileMaker Pro, MS Office Programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest and desire to learn to become an impactful development professional
• Willingness to attend virtual or in-person conferences related to advancement, data management, event planning, stewardship, and communications
• Customer Service oriented
• Excellent decision-making

How To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Linda Jameson Myers, Vice President of
Institutional Advancement, at lmyers@assets-school.org or call (808) 440-3605.

About Assets School
Assets is a K-12 coeducational, independent school that serves gifted and capable students,
specializing in those with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Assets
School offers a strength-based program, complemented by outreach and training, that
empowers students to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. Assets is an
equal opportunity employer.

Position Title:  Robotics Coach for Assets School’s K8 Program (Grades 6-8)

Salary:  $25/hour

Dates: August 19, 2024- May 20, 2025

Hours: 1:30-2:45 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

· Competition Date #1: November 11, 2024

· Competition Date #2 (tentative); TBD December 2024

About the Position

The Robotics Coach is tasked with executing all aspects of the robotics program including robotics competition.  Typically there are 10-students within the Robotics Team.

About Assets School (K-8 Program):

Reports To: K-8 Principal

Directed By: K-8 Coordinator

About the Position

The Robotics Coach is tasked with executing all aspects of the grades 6th-8th robotics program including their participation in the FIRST LEGO League Competitions which include but are not limited to managing and coaching the Assets K8 Programs Robotics Team.  At this time, the robotics competition/robotics team is available to grades 6th-8th and robotics classes are available to grades 5-8th grades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help the team set realistic goals.

• Facilitates meetings and helps the team orchestrate work, tasks and manage all aspects of the robotics program.

• Assists the team in following challenge instructions and guidelines.

• Administrative responsibilities such as tournament registration and communication.

• Relay all aspects of the FIRST LEGO League guidelines and rules to the team, other Coaches, Volunteers and parents.

• Desire to work with children approximately 9-13 years (Grades 6-8) of age.

• Facilitate a robotics class within the Enrichment Class.   

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Organized and able to meet deadlines.  Responsive and adaptable.

• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to working with a wide range of students with a variety of capabilities and skills.

• Intellectually curious and able to be flexible depending on the skills and abilities of students.

• Able to manage groups of students.   

• Emotionally intelligent and resilient:  Able to provide verbal and written information in a clear, concise manner; strong interpersonal skills conducive to working with staff, students of various ages, needs, temperament and capabilities, and families.

• Consistently exercising discretion and judgment, especially when managing or working with others, and maintains an open line of communication with K-8 Principal and K8 Coordinator at all times.
• An ability to see the ‘system’ and navigate the ‘parts’.

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to k8principal@assets-school.org.

Position Title:  Plant Maintenance

Reports To:  Facilities Manager

Salary Range:  $18-$25/hour

Position Summary:

Ensures that the physical plant is well maintained.

Essential Functions:

• Rake fallen leaves, pick up litter, sweep and hose down/power wash walkways.  Clean out floor mats.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and wipe down classrooms and offices.  Empty all trash bins.
• Clean and mop restroom.  Restock paper products/soap in restrooms, kitchen, classrooms and storage closets.
• Remove all tree droppings on tarps, replace worn and missing bungies as needed.
• Weed whack as needed after school instructional hours.
• Perform semi-annual deep cleaning during the summer and winter school breaks; strip and wash tile floors, scrub hallways/decks, shampoo carpets.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with custodial duties and lawn maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized and dependable manner and to work with other maintenance workers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (supplies, trash).
• Minor carpentry, plumbing and painting skills a plus.
• Sensitivity to children and an understanding of appropriate behavior and deportment around school-aged children.

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.

Interested candidates should call Jeff Millikin @ ph. 808-232-6857.