EMPLOYMENT
Carden Academy is a small, nurturing environment where faculty are committed to the social-emotional learning and character development of their students.
Current Employment Opportunities
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume or CV to employment@cardenmaui.org
STEM & Educational Technology Teacher – Part Time
Job Description:
Carden Academy of Maui is seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and forward-thinking STEM & Educational Technology Teacher who is excited to lead an engaging, cohesive, and developmentally appropriate STEM experience for our students, while helping support technology integration at our school.
This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys building something meaningful, bringing structure to innovation, and working in a school community that values both tradition and forward-thinking learning for age-appropriate technology use in classrooms.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field or Education
– Experience teaching STEM subjects or leading STEM initiatives
– Strong organizational and classroom management skills
– Confidence managing equipment and hands-on materials
– Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:
– Experience developing curriculum or building programs
– Familiarity with robotics, coding platforms, or maker-space environments
– Independent school experience
– Ability to provide EdTech/IT support for faculty & students
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is based on a structured salary scale that reflects years of teaching experience and educational background. Details will be shared and discussed during the interview process.
BENEFITS:
– 401(k)
– Health, dental, and vision insurance
– Paid time off
Middle School English Language Arts & 6th Grade Science Teacher – Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Carden Academy of Maui is seeking an exceptional Middle School English Language Arts (Grade 6-8) & 6th Grade Science Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity to teach in a school where academic excellence, character development, and meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an educator who:
– Brings energy and passion to the middle school classroom
– Thrives in a structured, high-expectations environment
– Values both academic rigor and whole-child development
– Understands the importance of strong literacy foundations in the middle school years
This role includes teaching:
– 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade English Language Arts – one class per grade level
(reading, writing, and grammar)
– 6th grade science
– Serving as a 6th grade homeroom teacher / advisor
You will:
– Design and deliver structured, engaging ELA instruction for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
– Build strong reading comprehension and analytical thinking skills
– Guide students through the writing process with clarity and purpose
– Emphasize grammar, usage, and effective communication
– Use Inquiry and/or Project-Based Learning to deepen understanding and engagement
– Foster student independence, organization, and accountability
– Provide clear, consistent feedback and maintain strong communication with families
– Support character development through the teaching and modeling of virtues
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Education, or a closely related field.
– Middle school or upper elementary teaching experience preferred
– Strong classroom management and leadership skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication
– Experience and proficiency with educational technology platforms and tools is required (Microsoft Office365, Google Workspace, Adobe, FACTS SIS, Apple devices, etc.)
– Commitment to academic rigor, structure, and character education
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is based on a structured salary scale that reflects years of teaching experience and educational background. Details will be shared and discussed during the interview process.
BENEFITS:
– 401(k)
– Health, dental, and vision insurance
– Paid time off
Assistant Preschool Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Carden Academy of Maui is an independent private school serving students from Preschool through 8th Grade in Pukalani.
Carden Academy is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher for our Preschool program (ages 3 and 4) for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will serve a group of 12 preschool students. The ideal teacher will have a passion for early childhood and an understanding of the Carden Method in addition to successful experience teaching in an early learning program. This role includes supporting the Lead Teacher, supervising and monitoring the children, accompanying the children to enrichment classes, helping to maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, and working with small groups of children in various activities.
Educational Qualifications:
– Clearance through PATCH Hawaii – Aid is minimum level – Teacher level, preferred;
– Child Development Associate (CDA) for Preschool Credential preferred;
– Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, preferred;
– A minimum of 3 years of experience
Additional Teacher Qualifications:
– Proven ability to design an early learning classroom environment, to create emergent curriculum, and develop documentation to share specifics of programmatic work for children age 3 years to 4;
– Ability to regularly assess students and develop lessons that align with a developmentally appropriate program for children aged 3 to 4;
– Ability to manage, assess, and articulate classroom needs for resources and programmatic growth;
– Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents;
– A love for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required;
– Applicants should be familiar with basic use of technology devices (MacBooks, iPads, etc.) and have ability to be proficient with use of Microsoft Office applications, Google applications, and various cloud-based services.
Physical Requirements:
– Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
– Ability to lift 50 pounds;
– Must be able to move comfortably around a classroom and outdoor playground space, accessing materials and assisting students as needed.
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is based on a structured salary scale that reflects years of experience. Details will be shared and discussed during the interview process.
School Custodian – Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time custodian (8 hours per day/5 days per week). This position plays a vital role in supporting a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for students and staff. Custodian is responsible for the daily upkeep of school facilities, including cleaning, sanitation to help ensure that all areas of the campus are orderly, functional, and conducive to learning, while also promoting health and safety standards throughout the school.
Applicant Requirements:
Essential Custodial Responsibilities:
– Report to and work well under the direction of Administration
– Pass background check, fingerprinting
– Ability to perform physical work and occasional heavy lifting
– Ability to complete any required training & professional development
– Clean & disinfect campus facilities (indoor & outdoor spaces) in accordance with the schools cleaning & disinfection plan.
– Monitor and restock custodial supply rooms
– Launder linens and reusable cleaning cloths
– Operate carpet & floor cleaning machines, clean windows, power wash, etc.
– Assist with set up chairs and tables for assemblies, school events, outdoor learning spaces, and support teachers in classroom with any set up/breakdown/moving of furniture
Benefits:
– Salaried position with 2 weeks paid time off in summer and additional days off during breaks (50% of fall, winter, and spring breaks)
– Full medical and dental coverage
– 401K retirement after 1 year of service
School Maintenance Assistant – Full Time
Job Description:
The Maintenance Assistant plays an essential role in supporting the upkeep and appearance of school facilities and campus grounds. This position assists with routine maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, equipment upkeep, and facility inspections, helping ensure that buildings remain safe, functional, and in good working order. In addition to indoor maintenance duties, the role also includes light landscaping responsibilities such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and maintaining outdoor areas to keep the campus clean, attractive, and welcoming. By contributing to both facility maintenance and grounds care, the Maintenance Assistant helps create a safe and well-maintained environment that supports daily school operations and enhances the overall campus experience.
Applicant Requirements:
Essential Maintenance Responsibilities:
– Report to and work well under the direction of Administration
– Pass background check, fingerprinting
– Ability to perform physical work and occasional heavy lifting
– Ability to complete any required training & professional development
– Campus maintenance tasks such as furniture/equipment adjustments &/or light repairs, keeping walkways/sidewalks free of debris/hazards, touch-up painting, hang bulletin boards/etc.
– Light yard maintenance such as weeding planter beds, trimming foliage, etc.
– Set up chairs and tables for assemblies, school events, outdoor learning spaces, and support teachers in classroom with any set up/breakdown/moving of furniture
Benefits:
– Salaried position with 2 weeks paid time off in summer and additional days off during breaks
– Full medical and dental coverage
– 401K retirement after 1 year of service
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Non-discriminatory Statement:
Carden Academy of Maui is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veterans status, or other grounds protected under applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and/or executive orders. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
Carden Academy does not discriminate against persons with disabilities on the basis of their disability. We provide children and parents with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in our programs and services with minor adjustments or accommodations, in compliance with Hawaii State Law and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Carden Academy of Maui admits students of any race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and cultural origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural origin in the administration of our educational policies and practices, or other school administered programs.
Schools are required to conduct criminal history record checks on all employees hired after July 1, 2000 for positions that place the employee in close proximity to children (per Act 146). Therefore selected candidate will be required to complete forms necessary for conducting a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
The purpose of the Carden Method is to develop adjusted, capable, confident, eager, alert, courageous, generous, just, self-critical, compassionate, courteous, happy children who realize that the goal of living is not the amassing of possessions, but an attainment of the desires of the heart.”
-Mae Carden (1894-1977)
