Job Details

Punahou School is actively seeking a Part Time Temporary Extended Learning Theatre Assistant who will work closely with the Punahou School K-12 Theatre Director to support an expanding K-12 Co-Curricular Theatre program dedicated to the education of the whole student. They will incorporate an education-based performing arts concept into the curriculum and work actively to promote and continuously align the Co-Curricular Theatre program with the Punahou mission statement. In addition to teaching and leading the co-curricular theatre program, this position may also teach/support middle school theatre electives, as the Jr. School schedules allow, support clubs and theatre activities, PUEO, community outreach, and other opportunities for theatre to be reflected in the Punahou K-12 curriculum. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide theatre instruction in a variety of genres to students in Grades K-8 during both the academic school year and summer theatre program.
• Teach 4-5 after school theatre classes for grades K-8 in creative dramatics, improvisational theatre and/or acting on camera, or acting and audition technique.
• Serve as a Substitute Teacher on an as-needed basis for classes or a variety of theatre genres and grade levels during the 5-7 week summer program.
• Collaborate with and support the Director in day-to-day operations and communications.
• Serve as a Substitute Teacher on an as-needed basis during the school year.
• As part of the Co-Curricular Theatre Faculty, plan and instruct classes, supervise students, and attend department meetings.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 10.5 months
• School Year: 2025-2026, June - December 2025
• Work Hours: Summer: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Fall: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 6PM, with occasional after hours/weekends for rehearsals and productions. Schedules may vary based on operational needs.
• Minimum Hourly Rate*: $27.00 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications.

*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum annual salary for the position. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in theatre performance, education or instruction.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated success in teaching and engaging young theatre students in a group setting.
• Proficient with office technologies, including Google Workspace (i.e. Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Forms); Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint); educational systems (i.e. Blackbaud); and other educational systems.