Elementary School 'Olelo Hawai'i Teacher, Defined Term

Kamehameha Schools • Kurtistown, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kamehameha Schools, Hawai'i Campus is seeking a dynamic, energetic Kumu 'Olelo Hawai'i to join our K–5 program. This educator should possess a strong command of 'olelo and a vibrant passion for 'ike Hawai'i, integrating language, mele Hawaiʻi, oli, and hula into daily practice to inspire students and cultivate a deep sense of identity and belonging. The role involves guiding and managing a student ensemble for performances, stewarding hoʻokipa for visiting guests, and collaborating with colleagues on interdisciplinary 'Oiwi STEAM learning experiences. The goal is to ignite a lifelong love for the language and empower students to embrace their identity as poʻe Hawai'i. This is a 2-year Defined Term position with the potential to convert to a full-time regular role, starting at the beginning of the 26-27 school year on 7/30/2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university).
• Thorough knowledge of the subject area(s) to be taught and ability to develop interdisciplinary curriculum related to subject matter.
• Knowledge of instructional methods that are age appropriate for assigned grade levels.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students and families within the context of a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work with and encourage students in the assigned grade levels toward accomplishing their personalized educational goals.
• Ability to differentiate and personalize instruction to meet varying student needs.
• Manage small and large groups of students in various instructional environments.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues and school administrators and to work collaboratively as a team.
• Organize tasks and manage time to meet varied deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in area related to one’s primary instructional responsibilities.
• Master’s or doctoral degrees in one’s primary area of instructional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or recent experience with using age appropriate instructional strategies (e.g. differentiated instruction, project-based learning, personalized learning).
• Ability to utilize, create or develop current technology applications for adaption to classroom and/or instructional use.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in primary area(s) of instruction.
• 5 or more years of instruction in primary area(s) of instruction.
• Previous experience teaching the age levels and subject area(s).
• Athletics and performing arts appreciation and/or the ability to coach or support athletic teams, performing arts groups, academic or other student clubs.
• Music and fine arts appreciation and/or the ability to sing, and/or play a musical instrument.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to social justice issues, global issues, sustainability, Hawaiian language, history, culture and Christian values.
• Teaching credentials appropriate for the level of students being taught.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current age-appropriate instructional strategies.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in primary area(s) on instruction.

Responsibilities

• Inspire haumana through engaging instruction that weaves together language, mele Hawaiʻi, oli, and hula.
• Cultivate a deep sense of identity and belonging in students.
• Guide and manage a student ensemble that shares their learning through performances at key school gatherings.
• Steward hoʻokipa for visiting guests, organizing and preparing haumāna.
• Collaborate with grade-level kumu to thoughtfully communicate and adjust schedules for special moments.
• Serve as an active member of grade-level kauhale, collaborating deeply with colleagues to advance learner achievement in ELA and math.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of interdisciplinary 'Oiwi STEAM learning experiences.
• Demonstrate Academic Competence in their subject area(s) and develop integrated and interdisciplinary work.
• Maintain a Growth Mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and professional development.
• Demonstrate a high degree of Self-Efficacy, holding themselves accountable for learner outcomes and advocating for students.
• Facilitate Problem-Solving with curious minds and critical thinkers.
• Serve as Role-Models as innovative and creative learners.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and external partners.
• Demonstrate Global Competence and expand the impact of students’ work to their families and communities.
• Invest deeply in the Learners’ Well-Being and health, safety, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities.
• Contribute to the development of Learners’ Strong Foundation based in knowledge of world and Hawaiian history and genealogy (`Ike Kupuna), care for the land (Aloha `aina), and Kupono (honorable character).
• Contribute to the development of Learners’ Native Hawaiian Identity.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
• Comprehensive Benefits Summary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level