Assistant Program Coordinator, Hoomakaikai Summer Program

Kamehameha Schools

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools is searching for an Assistant Program Coordinator to support our Ho’omāka’ika’i summer program! This program hosts 5 week-long overnight sessions for rising 6th graders to support connecting with and exploring Hawaiian culture. The ideal candidate is familiar with the program, has strong leadership skills, brings relevant experience or education related to Hawaiian culture and/or Hawaiian Culture Based Education (HCBE), and will be proactive and resourceful in their approach. We are seeking candidates who have availability for the evening shift. If this sounds like you, and you enjoy being on your feet and traveling to various indoor/outdoor huakaʻi locations (loʻi and ocean included), this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to follow-up on details.
Ability to deal with conflict involving staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history specific to program island.
Good human relations and communication skills.
Experience in group dynamics, organizational techniques and team building.
Ability to chaperone, instruct and supervise students while on hikes and long walks during field trips which may involve strenuous physical activity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies or related field.
Driver’s license.
Certified in first aid and water safety.
Prior experience with student boarding programs.
Knowledge of Hawaiian Studies curriculum specific to program island.
Knowledge of KS operations and programs.

Responsibilities

Serves as the operational coordinator of the program.
Ensures continuity through all program activities (day/night).
Maintains order, group cohesion and an inviting, comfortable environment that enables all participants to engage and take full advantage of all benefits associated with the program session.
Operationalizes and implements program curriculum.
Assists in the development of curriculum and coordinates delivery of lessons.
Provides educational leadership and guidance in the development of program curriculum and activities ensuring relevance and rigor.
Oversees various activities to include program check-in and check outs insuring student accountability.
Coordinates and communicates program evaluation plan.
Assists in the orientation training and the evaluation of program staff.
Closes program insuring that all equipment and supplies are accounted for and stored properly.
Serves as a point to contact to parents, family, staff regarding a variety of day to day activities including but not limited to child development, successes and challenges.
Determines appropriate order of daily events and recommends changes, modifications based on what is working best for the current group in the program.
Resides in program assigned living space (Asst. Coordinator – Night).
Oversees, monitors, coaches, and counsels staff and students where necessary.
Observes, provides feedback for performance evaluation of staff (mid and final).
Ensures that Kamehameha Schools (KS) policies and procedures relevant to the program are communicated and understood throughout the session.
Uses sound judgment and decisiveness to resolve a variety of situations involving students and or staff, insuring the health and well-being of all students and staff.
Represents KS in a professional, tactful, well-respected and appropriate manner and acts on authority when necessary.