SEEQS: the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
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Thank you for your interest in working at SEEQS!

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. 
​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
We would love to hear from you if you think you may be a fit!

Learn more about the philosophy behind Teaching at SEEQS. 
Check out our FAQ about working at a Hawaii public charter school (including transferring from a DOE school).

View our Personnel Policies. 
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Accepting Applications
For the  2020-2021 School Year:
Special Education Teacher (Part-Time)
Substitute Teachers

All positions serve middle school level students.
​If you are interested in working for SEEQS but none of our current job openings are a fit, please stay in touch by signing up for our email updates to learn about future employment opportunities! 


If you are interested in working with students as a volunteer or mentor, please contact us. 

Our Hiring Process

  1. Application: After reading our website thoroughly to clearly understand our mission, values, philosophy, and school schedule, please prepare and submit the following items to employment@seeqs.org (as attachments in user-friendly formats) with the position title in the subject line.
    • ​Resume stating your qualifications and relevant experience (max 2 pages)
    • Statement of interest that answers the question “Why are you an excellent candidate for SEEQS?”  in the form of a written letter, a video, or some other format that best helps you to tell us more about yourself (max three minutes of audio or video, one single-spaced page, or the equivalent)
    • Written response to the question, "Why do you teach?" (max one page, single-spaced)
  2. Interview Round 1: Candidates for this round will be interviewed by telephone. SEEQS will contact candidates to schedule a 20-minute interview.
  3. Interview Round 2: Candidates who are invited to the second round of the interview process must prepare a portfolio or e-portfolio with examples of teaching practice and student work, which may include a video sample, to share with an in-person interview team.  Candidates will also be expected to teach a short lesson to a real audience of SEEQS students. 
  4. Interview Round 3: Candidates who are invited to our third and final interview phase take part in a collaborative work session with SEEQS faculty. During the activity, candidates and faculty work together on a project relevant to the school.  

Final candidates will be expected to provide three to five references: letters and/or contact information. Applicants are encouraged to include references from supervisors, colleagues and students. Final candidates must also complete an employment application and provide college or university transcripts and proof of licensure (if applicable). 
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uanu Ave. Honolulu, HI 96817    Ph: 808-677-3377