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FEATURED JOB:  LOWER DIVISION HEAD

Our Maui Campus is seeking a Lower Division Head to provide strategic and visionary direction for an interdisciplinary team focused on developing the success of all students and staff by addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. The ideal candidate is a progressive educator who is excited to further the school’s social, emotional and student-centered learning, while continuing to cultivate a diverse and welcoming community to lead students, parents, alumni and staff of the Lower Division (grades K-5) in achieving the mission of Kamehameha Schools and realizing the campus vision. 

Starting salary for this position is $142,500.00 - 203,500.00 per year.

The following qualifications are required:

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum five years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
  • Minimum seven years’ experience leading other teachers or serving as a school principal to achieve strong academic results.
  • Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, especially with students of diverse learning abilities and socioeconomic status.
  • Understanding and experience in school administration and teaching; previous supervisory training and/or experience.
  • Significant experience with curriculum development and daily lesson planning.

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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 2,500 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