DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION: ALGEBRA & PHYSICS TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL (gr 9-12)
For SY2026-2027
DEPARTMENT: FACULTY
PREPARED BY: PRINCIPAL
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
UPDATED: Aug 10, 2026
FLSA STATUS: 10-MONTH; Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE (FT): $50,000-$60,000
POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a committed high school Algebra and Physics teacher to complement our qualified workforce of educators for SY26-27. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping to develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching math and science to high school students and building a learning community of trust and accountability. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Classroom Management
- Creating a safe, respectful, nurturing and inclusive high school classroom environment
- Establishing a learning environment of high trust and respect as well as managing rules of behavior
- Maintain accurate school records: attendance, grades, progress checks
- Maintain a tidy classroom with art materials and supplies
Planning & Assessment
- Ability to develop lesson plans and successfully instruct students through standards-aligned lessons, units and projects to achieve learning objectives
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
- Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and college/career paths
- Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
- Assess, monitor, and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback in a timely manner
- Administering tests/assessments to evaluate students’ progress and performance
Instructional Practice & Pedagogy
- Building Instructional Coherence model
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students, differentiation
- Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
- Integrating technology into the learning environment
- Knowledge of best practices in mathematics and executive functioning skills
Communication & Collaboration
- Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
- Communicating regularly with parents/guardians
- Effectively communicate with others and clearly express complex ideas
- Collaborate with faculty and staff
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree related to area of teaching
- Experience with teaching in a classroom setting (preferably high school) in Algebra 1 and Science
- Wide knowledge and experience in a variety of math, especially in Algebra 1 and science (Physics)
- Knowledge of educational pedagogies and best instructional practices.
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable with technology (Mac environment)
OTHER
- Must submit to fingerprinting and background check
- Supervision, as assigned.
- Active participation in scheduled meetings, professional development, and training.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: School hours are M-F 7:30am-3:30pm. A few weekend and evening hours for special school events such as Open House, Back to School Night, and Annual Lūʻau.
Damien Memorial School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Damien Memorial School encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
