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Our Philosophy, Mission, and Vision
Our Philosophy
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School aims to provide Hawaiian culture-based education through our project-based learning educational program. Our educational program focuses on an in-depth grounding of instruction and student learning in the values, knowledge, beliefs, practices, experiences, places, and language that are the foundation of Hawaiian indigenous culture. Furthermore, our school’s teaching and learning are grounded in a Hawaiian cultural worldview, from whose lens are taught the skills, knowledge, content, and values that students need to thrive in our modern, global society.
Our Mission
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s staff, parents, and community are dedicated to the intellectual, personal, social, emotional, and physical growth of students. Our highly qualified and skilled staff recognizes the value of professional development to rigorously challenge students. Our teaching practices are grounded in Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions, and are reflective and responsive to the needs of our students. Through our Hawaiian-focused, project-based learning experiences and opportunities, our students discover their potential, achieve readiness for their life’s journey, and succeed in a safe and caring environment.
Our Vision
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s vision is to educate and prepare students to be resilient, lifelong learners who will thrive globally with a strong identity and connection to Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian culture.
Career Opportunities
School Registrar
The School Registrar is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate student records, enrollment documentation, academic transcripts, and data reporting in alignment with Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School’s mission and legal obligations. The Registrar ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal policies regarding student information and supports a culturally grounded, student-centered learning environment. The Registrar plays an important role in ensuring legal compliance, data integrity, and family engagement while participating fully in the cultural and operational life of the school.
Kumu (Teacher) – All Grade Levels & Content Areas
The Kumu (Teacher) is responsible for designing and implementing standards-based instruction aligned to HCPS III, NGSS, CCSS, C3, or other applicable frameworks. Delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that promote academic success and cultural identity. Creating and facilitating project-based learning (PBL) units that are interdisciplinary, inquiry-based, and rooted in real-world issues, Hawaiian culture, and ʻāina-based learning.
Office Assistant / National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Clerk
The Office Assistant / NSLP Clerk supports the daily administrative and food program operations of Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School. This dual-role position manages front office functions while ensuring full compliance with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and related USDA child nutrition programs.
Kumu Kīnānā (Special Education Teacher / Care Coordinator)
The Kumu Kīnānā is responsible for designing and delivering specially designed instruction (SDI) based on students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans. Adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities while integrating Hawaiian culture, ʻāina-based learning, and project-based learning (PBL). Providing instruction in inclusive, resource, co-teaching, and/or self-contained settings, with priority on maximizing student participation in the general education environment.
Special Education Educational Assistant
Provides assistance to professional educators, counselors, social workers, and others by performing a variety of academic and non-academic instruction-related and/or counseling or guidance support tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsible for contributing to and implementing the school’s vision and mission of being an Agri-Science project-based learning community committed to bringing forth academic excellence with the Hawaiian culture, practices, and values as the guiding principle.
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Equal Opportunity
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.
Nā Wai Ola Public Charter School does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
