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Employment Opportunities

KAWAIKINI

Nā Kuleana

Educational Responsibilities

FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE

Substitute Elementary and Secondary Teachers are needed for grades Kindergarten – 5 (Hawaiian language fluency required) and 6-12 (Hawaiian language fluency not required).

Hoʻopākela After-School Tutoring – Tutors for Grades K-8

Educational Assistants (Full-time) for grades Kindergarten – 5 (Hawaiian Language fluency required)

Special Education Teacher (Temporary) for grades K-12 (Hawaiian Language fluency not required)

Office Assistant (Part-time) (Hawaiian Language fluency not required)

Substitute Bus Driver (CDL Required)

Substitute Van Driver (No-CDL Required)

Upcoming School Year 2024-2025

HOW TO APPLY

Option 1. PDF Application

Fill out PDF application and submit it.

(Fax) 808-246-4835

(Mail) Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School
3-1821 J Kaumualiʻi Hwy.
Līhuʻe, HI 96766

Option 2. Online Application

Apply online below.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Vision (‘Ōlelo Noʻeau):

kilakila ʻo Kawaikini, ke ʻōlino nei, mālamalama
Steadfastly stands Kawaikini, for the brightness of day is here
Kawaikini stands tall in an era of knowledge and enlightenment

We, Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School, stand tall as a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and healthy community
where the language, beliefs and practices of the indigenous people of Hawaiʻi are instinctive.

Mahalo for your interest in Kawaikini. In order to maintain the highest quality learning environment, everyone must have a similar understanding of expectations. Our entire learning ʻohana must be willing to make this commitment. Following are a few examples of everyone’s responsibilities.

Ma ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola. The Hawaiian Language is the primary language at Kawaikini. Hawaiian will be spoken (to the extent possible) by everyone on campus and, during periods of Hawaiian instruction, it will be the sole language of the classroom. This means that …

  • Kawaikini students will use Hawaiian while on school grounds and while participating in Kawaikini activities.
  • Kawaikini parents will set a Hawaiian language goal for the ʻohana and use Hawaiian as much as possible.
  • Kawaikini staff will speak Hawaiian while on school grounds and while participating in Kawaikini activities.

Kūlia i ka nuʻu. Everyone has a different level of success, but we can all strive to exhibit our personal best at all times. This means that …

  • Kawaikini students will come to school regularly and work hard to achieve their own personal best in all areas of school.
  • Kawaikini parents will do their best to work towards achievement of all ʻohana goals.
  • Kawaikini staff will set and work to achieve professional development goals.

Pūpūkahi i holomua. When we all work together, we will all move forward. This means that …

  • Kawaikini students will work as a team with kumu and other haumāna.
  • Kawaikini parents will participate in Kawaikini activities and help at the school as able.
  • Kawaikini staff will work as a team with other staff members, community, and ʻohana to realize the goals of Kawaikini.

Mai ka piko o ke poʻo a i ka poli o ka wāwae. The health and wellness of our ʻohana learning community is very important at Kawaikini. This means that …

  • Kawaikini students will follow rules of good nutrition while at school and participate in daily exercise activities.
  • Kawaikini parents will set health goals for the ʻohana and work towards achievement of these goals.
  • Kawaikini staff will set individual health goals and participate in daily exercise as able.

Please check all positions you would like to be considered for:

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

(file types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .rtf, .zip)
(max filesize: 10MB)

SECTION 3

Director(s): College transcripts; 2 recommendation letters, and a letter detailing your relevant administrative experience, managerial philosophy, and experience working with the Hawaiian community. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position, explain why you feel you should be considered for the position.
Kumu Alakaʻi, Kumu Kōkua, Hoʻopākela Program Alakaʻi: College transcripts and a letter detailing your qualifications to work in a Hawaiian language program in the job for which you are applying.

SECTION 4. REFERENCE

SECTION 5. ONLINE SIGNATURE

SECTION 6. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

SECTION 7. SPECIAL SKILLS OR TRAINING

*Applicants may be invited to an interview.
*Employment subject to background check.

hoʻololi hope ʻia: 10 Okakopa 2016

Kawaikini New Century
Public Charter School

3-1821-J Kaumualiʻi Hwy., Lihuʻe HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
admin@kawaikini.com