Ohana Institute Principal
About The Position
The Ohana Institute Principal leads a holistic school and fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment centered on individualized student instruction and a close-knit community. The Principal guides teachers, students, and parents through each student’s educational journey and promotes the school’s core values, mission, and vision. The position combines instructional and staff leadership with student oversight, community engagement, administrative responsibilities, policy and compliance, and collaboration with the Board and school operations leadership. The Principal oversees personalized instruction, supports teacher development, monitors student safety and discipline, manages schedules and records, and helps coordinate school events and marketing. The role also involves collaborating on fundraising plans and budgets, attending Board meetings and educational conferences, and building a supportive environment for students, staff, and families.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership.
- State principal certification.
- Proven experience in classroom teaching and leadership roles.
- Strong background in individualized instruction and holistic education approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to create learner profiles and set clear, attainable goals for students.
- Proficiency in crisis management and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and other digital tools.
Responsibilities
- Foster individualized learning and a sense of belonging for all students.
- Communicate a clear direction aligned with Ohana’s mission and values.
- Encourage innovation in teaching and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with the Board, The Kakua, The Makua, and the Director of Operations to develop the annual fundraising plan.
- Oversee individualized instruction strategies to meet student needs.
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and teacher observations to evaluate staff performance.
- Guide teachers in creating personalized learning paths.
- Build strong partnerships among families, teachers, and the school.
- Organize school-wide community service and philanthropic activities.
- Maintain open communication with parents about student progress and school events.
- Provide professional development opportunities and manage professional development and recertification documentation.
- Monitor student arrival and departure.
- Oversee discipline management and monitor campus security.
- Develop school schedules that balance attendance with holidays.
- Manage student records with the school counselor, track student progress, and address emerging issues.
- Enhance school visibility through marketing efforts.
- Support planning and execution of school activities and trips.
- Mentor and advise staff to foster a collaborative culture.
- Collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgets to address staffing needs.
- Develop and implement school policies.
- Lead school events and assemblies.
- Attend educational conferences to stay current.
- Attend Board meetings and work with Kahua and Makua.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
