Assistant Program Coordinator, Hoomakaikai Summer Program

Kamehameha Schools Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop dba Kamehameha Schools

United States

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kamehameha Schools seeks an operational coordinator to lead instructional methods and guide staff in a Hawai'i-based program. You will coordinate curriculum delivery, participate in staff evaluations, and ensure continuity across day and night activities while fostering a welcoming environment for all participants.

The role supports curriculum development, provides educational leadership, and communicates effectively with parents and staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to follow-up on details.
Ability to deal with conflict involving staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history specific to program island.
Good human relations and communication skills.
Experience in group dynamics, organizational techniques and team building.
Ability to chaperone, instruct and supervise students while on hikes and long walks during field trips which may involve strenuous physical activity.

Responsibilities

Provide educational leadership and guidance on instructional methods to program staff.
Coordinate and communicate program evaluation plan.
Oversee program check-in/check-out and ensure student accountability.
Assist in orientation, training, and evaluation of program staff.
Ensure equipment and supplies are stored properly and safety protocols are followed.
Act as a liaison to parents, family, and staff regarding program activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Team building

Hawaiian culture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies or related field

Tools

Driver's license

First aid certification

Water safety certification

Job description

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

Serves as operational coordinator for the program. Provides educational leadership and guidance on instructional methods to program staff. Coordinates and communicates program evaluation plan. Provides continuous feedback on program components to assure effective and relevant delivery of program. Provides input to evaluate staff performance.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Learning Environment

Serves as the operational coordinator of the program. Ensures continuity through all program activities (day/night). Maintains order, group cohesion and an inviting, comfortable environment that enables all participants to engage and take full advantage of all benefits associated with the program session. Operationalizes and implements program curriculum. Assists in the development of curriculum and coordinates delivery of lessons. Provides educational leadership and guidance in the development of program curriculum and activities ensuring relevance and rigor.

Operations

Oversees various activities to include program check-in and check outs insuring student accountability. Coordinates and communicates program evaluation plan. Assists in the orientation training and the evaluation of program staff. Closes program insuring that all equipment and supplies are accounted for and stored properly. Serves as a point to contact to parents, family, staff regarding a variety of day to day activities including but not limited to child development, successes and challenges. Determines appropriate order of daily events and recommends changes, modifications based on what is working best for the current group in the program. Resides in program assigned living space (Asst. Coordinator - Night).

Staff

Oversees, monitors, coaches, and counsels staff and students where necessary. Observes, provides feedback for performance evaluation of staff (mid and final). Ensures that Kamehameha Schools (KS) policies and procedures relevant to the program are communicated and understood throughout the session.

Miscellaneous

Uses sound judgment and decisiveness to resolve a variety of situations involving students and or staff, insuring the health and well-being of all students and staff. Represents KS in a professional, tactful, well-respected and appropriate manner and acts on authority when necessary.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to follow-up on details.
Ability to deal with conflict involving staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history specific to program island.
Good human relations and communication skills.
Experience in group dynamics, organizational techniques and team building.
Ability to chaperone, instruct and supervise students while on hikes and long walks during field trips which may involve strenuous physical activity.

Preferred Qualifications