CAREERS
Kūlaniākea is a place where teaching is rooted in the heart of Hawaiian language and culture. When you join our crew, you become part of a supportive and vibrant community dedicated to providing the highest level of early childhood education grounded in ʻike kūpuna.
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What It’s Like to Work Here
Whether you’re teaching in our Kāneʻohe campus, guiding keiki through stream-fed loʻi kalo, or facilitating learning aboard our double-hull sailing canoe, you are part of something transformative. You will work alongside visionary educators who integrate Native sciences, values, and aloha into an intentional, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi language immersion setting optimized for our lāhui’s youngest learners.
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- H O ʻ O L I M A L I M A -
At Kūlaniākea, early childhood education is a dance of harmony, intention, and deep Hawaiian cultural grounding. As a Teacher Assistant, you are the steady foundation and vigilant eyes of the classroom; anticipating the needs of our keiki, silently moving in sync with the Lead Teacher, and modeling peaceful, positive energy every day. This role calls for a fluent Hawaiian speaker who thrives in a collaborative, active environment and holds a deep devotion to maintaining safe, beautiful, and nurturing spaces for our children to grow. If you are ready to bring your passion, initiative, and Hawaiian language fluency to a dedicated ʻohana of educators, we welcome you to help shape our next generation.
Language Requirement: Native or high fluency in Olelo Hawaiʻi required.
Role Focus: Classroom flow, child safety, active monitoring, and seamless partnership with the Lead Teacher.
Environment: Dynamic, movement-rich, and grounded in community and culture.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
- Competitive Compensation: Above-market pay plus guaranteed employer contributions to your retirement account.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, plus paid vacation.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training in early childhood education, ʻike kūpuna, and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, as well as support for those seeking licensure and certifications.
- Discounted Tuition for Employee Dependents: Deeply discounted tuition and admission for employees with dependents ages 18 months to 6 years.
How to Apply
We are currently hiring Kumu Kāko'o passionate about Hawaiian language immersion education for keiki aged 18 months to 6 years. To apply, please review our current position description and submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@kulaniakea.org.
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