Ohana Institute Principal

Kaplan International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohana Institute Principal at Kaplan leads a holistic school environment, fostering individualized instruction and a warm, inclusive culture for students, teachers, and families. This leader partners with the Board, Kakua, Makua, and Director of Operations to drive mission-aligned initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, instructional oversight, and strong community engagement, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, policy, events, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in educational leadership.
• State principal certification.
• Experience and expertise in classroom teaching and leadership roles.
• Strong background in individualized instruction and holistic education approaches.

Responsibilities

• Foster individualized learning and belonging for all students.
• Communicate a clear direction aligned with Ohana's mission and values.
• Encourage innovation in teaching and problem-solving.
• Oversee individualized instruction strategies to meet student needs.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and teacher observations to evaluate staff performance.
• Guide teachers in creating personalized learning paths.
• Build strong partnerships among families, teachers, and the school.
• Monitor student arrival and departure.
• Develop school schedules balancing attendance with holidays.
• Lead school events and assemblies.
• Provide PD opportunities.
• Manage PD and recertification documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital Literacy

Education

Master's degree or higher in educational leadership

State principal certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Ohana Institute Principal

The Ohana Institute Principal is the heart of our holistic school, fostering a nurturing environment that embraces individualized student instruction and a close family atmosphere. This leader is responsible for cultivating a supportive community that upholds Ohana's core values while guiding teachers, students, and parents through each child's unique educational journey. The ideal Ohana Institute Principal will embody the spirit of Ohana in all aspects of their leadership, creating a warm, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where every student, teacher, and parent feels valued and supported in the educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Vision

• Foster individualized learning and belonging for all students.
• Communicate a clear direction aligned with Ohana's mission and values.
• Encourage innovation in teaching and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with the Board, The Kakua, The Makua, and the Director of Operations to develop the annual fundraising plan.

Instructional Leadership

• Oversee individualized instruction strategies to meet student needs.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and teacher observations to evaluate staff performance.
• Guide teachers in creating personalized learning paths.

Community Building

• Build strong partnerships among families, teachers, and the school.
• Organize school-wide community service and philanthropic activities.
• Maintain open communication with parents about student progress and school events.

Professional Development

• Provide PD opportunities.
• Manage PD and recertification documentation.

Student Oversight

• Monitor student arrival and departure.
• Oversee management of discipline.
• Monitor campus security.

Administrative Duties

• Scheduling and Records Management.
• Develop school schedules balancing attendance with holidays.
• Manage student records with the school counselor, ensuring accurate tracking of student progress and addressing any emerging issues.

Marketing and Event Coordination

• Enhance school visibility through marketing efforts.
• Support event planning and execution for school activities and trips.

Staff Leadership and Budget Collaboration

• Serve as mentor and staff advisor to foster a collaborative culture.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgets to address staffing needs.

Policy and Compliance

• Develop and implement school policies.
• Lead school events and assemblies.
• Stay updated by attending educational conferences.

Board and Organizational Involvement

• Attend Board Meetings and work with Kahua and Makua.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree or higher in educational leadership.
• State principal certification.
• Experience and Expertise: Proven experience in classroom teaching and leadership roles.
• Strong background in individualized instruction and holistic education approaches.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to create learner profiles and set clear, attainable goals for students.
• Crisis Management and Problem- Solving: Proficiency in crisis management and problem-solving.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Google Suite and other digital tools.
• Principal Qualities: Compassionate leader who values and supports the school community. Creative and enthusiastic thinker who fosters innovation. Team‑oriented collaborator who builds a supportive environment. Positive motivator who inspires staff and students. Dedicated to continuous improvement and growth.

Salary

For full-time positions, Kaplan has three Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade B: $64,819 to $162,047. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Additional Information

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee Job Functional Area: Instructors

Business Unit: 00091

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal and state wage laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records.

Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Kaplan is a drug‑free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes). Kaplan’s US‑based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India.

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