Kumu (Instructor), Hoomakaikai (West Hawaii)

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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!

Kamehameha Schools' Summer Program, Hoomakaikai, is seeking a Kumu (Instructor) to support their program operations on Maui. This is a temporary position based on operational need with tentative work dates from May through July 2022.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and delivering Hawaiian cultural lessons and activities including, but not limited to language, history, culture, place names, oli, music and hula. Conducts various forms of evaluation to ensure effectiveness of program. Provides guidance and counseling to students. Supervises and participates with students in all field trips and activities.

Essential Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instruction

• Develop, prepare, and instruct students in lessons and activities that are aligned to program's KOA overview. These include but are not limited to language, history, culture, place names, oli, music, and hula.

Operations

• Understands and follows Kamehameha Schools' policies and procedures relevant to the Enrichment Department. Supervises, supports, and participates with students on all field trips and activities. Assists with the preparation for and delivery of program Hô'ike.

Students

• Provides guidance and counseling to students.

Assessment

• Administers program assessment tools that measure student growth and program effectiveness. Provides feedback on program curriculum, lessons, and activities.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, Elementary Education, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history.
• Develop culturally relevant activities and lessons.
• Teach and work effectively with elementary, middle school and high school age students.
• Use good human relations and communication skills.
• Deal with conflict involving staff, students, and parents.
• Use experience in group dynamics, organizational techniques and team building.
• Chaperone, instruct and supervise students while on hikes and long walks during field trips which may involve strenuous physical activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working/Conversational Hawaiian language.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and appropriate approaches in education.
• Knowledge of culturally congruent teaching strategies.
• Knowledge and experience in project-based learning.
• Driver's license.
• Certified in first aid desirable.
• Knowledge of KS operations and programs desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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