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HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI SUMMER PROGRAM STAFF NEEDED!

ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kukulu. First the foundation, then the building.

Hoʻomākaʻikaʻi is a summer residential borading program and immersive experience on O'ahu that engages haumāna (students) in hands-on learning rooted in Hawaiian cultural values and practices. The program serves to connect keiki toʻāina and ʻike kūpuna in order to help them embrace their Hawaiian identity and has contributed to fostering generations of ʻōiwi leaders since 1968.

Be part of the legacy and the building of the foundation - a strong cultural identity - for our keiki by bringing Hoʻomākaʻikaʻi to life! We're hiring for the following positions for program dates from June 9 - July 12, 2024. Weekly training for these positions may begin as early as February 5 and close out finishes July 19. The ability to teach mele (song/singing) is a plus!

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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 4,000 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’ greatest priority is to provide a safe learning and working environment for our haumāna and staff. In order to create a strong culture of safety, we expect all employees, with steadfast determination, to exemplify KS’ core values of:


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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Email: careers@ksbe.edu

Phone: (808) 534-8040

Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100