FEATURED JOB: POʻO KULA (HEAD OF SCHOOL)
Kamehameha Schools is partnering with Educators Collaborative to assist in the search for the next Po‘o Kula (Head of School) of our Kapālama Campus.
The Poʻo Kula (Head of School) will serve as the educational and operational head of our flagship Kapālama campus on Oʻahu. Reporting to the CEO as part of KS’s executive leadership team, the Poʻo Kula sets campus vision and strategy; elevates rigorous, ʻōiwi-anchored teaching and learning; grows a high-performing, inclusive culture grounded in kuleana, mālama, and our Hawaiian and Christian values; and ensures student safety and operational excellence across facilities, security, transportation, athletics/human performance, and accreditation. A visible, trusted presence with haumāna, ʻohana, alumni, and partners, the Poʻo Kula strengthens admissions collaborations and statewide impact while stewarding enterprise priorities—financial sustainability, data-informed improvement, and system-wide decision-making.
For a leader with vision and integrity, with a deep commitment to Hawaiian and Christian values, this is an opportunity to guide a values-driven, world-class school into the future. To learn more about this vital position and the application process, please view: Information for Candidates
*FOR THIRD-PARTY VENDORS ONLY: KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS’s recruiting efforts must be authorized by KS Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.
Kamehameha Schools is a private educational trust founded in 1884 by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop. As the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha line, she dedicated her assets to improving the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Pauahi’s vision of ho‘ōla lāhui — revitalizing a people — drives us to help shape a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians.
As an educational institution, students are at the center of all we do. Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment for individuals who embrace culture and diversity, are growth minded, and understand that pilina — relationship building — both internal and external are critical to our success. We are deeply committed to strengthening Hawaiian identity throughout our organization and finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission.
With the support of over 3,000 regular and temporary staff, Kamehameha Schools believes in enabling our students to grow into culturally engaged local and global servant leaders of their communities.
Kamehameha Schools’ current workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawai‘i pae ‘āina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 30 preschools, and other regional and support offices. Download our brochure to learn more about the type of positions offered and how to apply.
Kamehameha Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran.
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Email: careers@ksbe.edu
Phone: (808) 534-8040
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
