Program Director, Professional Learning

Kamehameha Schools Trustees of the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop dba Kamehameha Schools; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus seeks a Program Director, Professional Learning to steward a campus-wide professional learning system, aligning with HCBE and E Ola! priorities. You will lead strategy, design, and operations to foster growth, engagement, and retention among all staff.

Collaborate with HR, campus leaders, and cross-functional teams to build HCBE-based programs, monitor outcomes, and continuously improve the learning experience across the campus.

Qualifications

• K-12 experience as a former Teacher or Administrator.
• Background in professional learning & staff development of K-12 educators.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian Culture Based Education (HCBE) and Competency-Based Learning.
• Experience building professional learning platforms, programs & experiences.
• Experience managing online learning systems.
• Ability to drive & manage complex projects, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of campus-wide professional learning strategies aligned with E Ola! priorities and HCBE practices.
• Partner with teaching and learning innovators, principals, and school leaders to develop and refine faculty and leadership learning frameworks.
• Develop strategies that support the growth of all staff, including personalized learning plans that build HCBE skills and competencies.
• Apply leading practices in coaching, mentoring, and adult learning to build staff capability and performance.
• Remain current on K-12 education, workforce development trends, and HCBE best practices to ensure programs remain relevant.
• Identify skill gaps and design meaningful development opportunities across campus.
• Design and operationalize processes for personalized learning plans, applicable credits, and related requirements for faculty, leaders, and staff.
• Ensure alignment between tuition reimbursement, learning plans, and professional growth pathways.
• Integrate budget oversight and fiscal tracking into professional learning processes.
• Partner with campus divisions and enterprise departments to ensure seamless program implementation.
• Collaborate with HR and campus leaders on employee engagement and professional development.
• Document, evaluate, and continuously improve professional learning systems by using data, stakeholder feedback, and evaluation findings to strengthen clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Support compliance, auditing, and reporting requirements related to professional learning.
• Build strategic internal and external partnerships to enhance program quality and delivery.
• Develop tools, materials, and resources that guide employees and managers through the learning process.
• Partner with managers to align individual development goals with organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership and coaching to staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing, HCBE‑centered team environment.

Skills

K-12 experience

Professional learning & staff dev

HCBE & Competency-Based Learning

Learning platforms & programs

Online learning systems

Project management & analysis

Education

Master's degree in Hawaiian Studies, Educational Leadership, or related field

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!

Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Campus is currently looking for a Program Director, Professional Learning to steward our campus‑wide professional learning system that supports employee growth, engagement, and retention, aligned with HCBE and E Ola! priorities.

In this role, you will…

• Design and implement professional learning strategies and programs.
• Steward and administer KSH's learning platform.
• Maintain platform operations and partner with content creators and media contractors.
• Collaborate with leadership to align learning with organizational goals.
• Use insights to continuously improve programs and user experience.

Our ideal candidate will bring…

• K-12 experience as a former Teacher or Administrator.
• Background in professional learning & staff development of K-12 educators.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian Culture Based Education (HCBE) and Competency-Based Learning.
• Experience building professional learning platforms, programs & experiences.
• Experience managing online learning systems.
• Ability to drive & manage complex projects, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.

This is a 100% campus based position.

Job Summary

Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive, campus ‑ wide professional learning system that fosters continuous growth, skill development, and career advancement for all employees. Design, implement, and operationalize learning strategies aligned with Hawaiian Culture‑Based Education (HCBE) practices and the mission, vision, and strategic goals of E Ola!. Partner with cross ‑ functional teams to build an aligned learning framework that advances a culture of learning, collaboration, engagement, and retention across campus and with various campus stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

Professional Learning and Development

Lead the design and implementation of campus‑wide professional learning strategies aligned with E Ola! priorities and HCBE practices.

Partner with teaching and learning innovators, principals, and school leaders to develop and refine faculty and leadership learning frameworks.

Develop strategies that support the growth of all staff, including personalized learning plans that build HCBE skills and competencies.

Apply leading practices in coaching, mentoring, and adult learning to build staff capability and performance.

Remain current on K-12 education, workforce development trends, and HCBE best practices to ensure programs remain relevant.

Identify skill gaps and design meaningful development opportunities across campus.

Program Design and Stakeholder Engagement

Design and operationalize processes for personalized learning plans, applicable credits, and related requirements for faculty, leaders, and staff.

Ensure alignment between tuition reimbursement, learning plans, and professional growth pathways.

Integrate budget oversight and fiscal tracking into professional learning processes.

Partner with campus divisions and enterprise departments to ensure seamless program implementation.

Collaborate with HR and campus leaders on employee engagement and professional development.

Document, evaluate, and continuously improve professional learning systems by using data, stakeholder feedback, and evaluation findings to strengthen clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Support compliance, auditing, and reporting requirements related to professional learning.

Build strategic internal and external partnerships to enhance program quality and delivery.

Develop tools, materials, and resources that guide employees and managers through the learning process.

Partner with managers to align individual development goals with organizational objectives.

Provide leadership and coaching to staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing, HCBE‑centered team environment.

Project Management and Technology Integration

Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and implementation plans.

Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for successful execution of professional learning initiatives.

Assess resources to ensure learning systems effectively support campus goals.

Use technical platforms to manage professional learning activities and track progress.

Recommend and implement technologies that improve operational efficiency, workflow, and overall user experience.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the requirements listed.

• Master's degree in Hawaiian Studies, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experie