Discover rewarding career opportunities and learn how you can become part of our Learning ʻOhana.
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.
Aloha kākou!
We are looking to hire well-qualified elementary and middle school Kumu (Teachers), Kumu ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi/Polynesian Music, and Kākoʻo Kīnānā (Educational Assistant) for the 2024-2025 school year who are committed to Hawaiian Culture-Based Education and are creative and innovative in their delivery of instruction through Project-Based Learning focused on ʻIke Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Knowledge), Mahi ʻAi (Hawaiian Agriculture), and Aloha ʻĀina (Stewardship).
Career Opportunities
Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, and Educational Assistant
Our teachers are responsible for contributing to and implementing the school’s Educational Philosophy and actualizing the school’s mission and vision. The incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate Hawaiian culture-based education through a project-based learning educational program. Teachers are responsible for contributing and implementing their education, skills, experiences, and talents with the flexibility of being creative and innovative in their instructional approach to facilitate students learning and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic, social, and emotional potential.
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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.
