Practice-based Researcher

Kamehameha Schools • Kurtistown, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Supports the integration of research into ʻāina-based educational practices, working closely with kumu, haumāna, and various partners to contribute to the advancement of ʻŌiwi Edge learning and teaching for E Ola!. Focuses on implementing research-based strategies and tools that promote haumāna-centered pathways for critical inquiry. Contributes to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings that inform and improve teaching practices and curriculum development. Through collaboration and active participation in research projects and studies, helps ensure that educational practices are evidence-based, culturally grounded, and responsive to emerging trends. Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Research, Hawaiian Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in educational research or data analysis.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in haumāna-centered learning and ʻāina-based education.
• Basic knowledge of Hawaiian epistemology and research methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in using technology for research and data analysis.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience in culturally-based educational environments.
• Familiarity with ʻŌiwi Edge learning and teaching practices.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Proficiency in ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research projects to advance ʻŌiwi Edge learning, collaborating with educators and partners.
• Perform data collection, entry, and preliminary analysis to support research projects.
• Contribute to the design and testing of educational tools aligned with research insights.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data, preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in applying research findings to enhance haumāna learning experiences.
• Ensure research insights are accessible and actionable for educators.
• Support the application of evidence-based strategies and tools in educational practices, and promotes continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in creating materials that support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in community engagement activities involving research collaboration.
• Maintain strong relationships with community partners, aligning research with cultural values.
• Contribute to discussions on the impact of research on haumāna and community well-being.
• Support the promotion of data literacy among educators by assisting in training sessions.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
• A positive work environment.
• Resources to excel every day.
• Total Rewards Program embodying 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: Mid Level