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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 ohana!

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, campuswide 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 crossfunctional 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 campuswide 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, highperforming, HCBEcentered 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 experience in professional learning, staff development, change management, or process improvement.

• Strong knowledge of Hawaiian culture, values, principles, and Hawaiian Culture-Based Education (HCBE) practices.

• Demonstrated ability to consult with leaders and stakeholders to design and implement effective professional learning programs.

• Proven experience developing programs that enhance engagement, performance, and retention.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholderinfluencing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.

• Ability to identify and resolve systemic issues impacting program delivery.

• Thrives in a fastpaced, innovative, collaborative environment.

• Strong critical thinking, sound decisionmaking, and high ethical standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of comprehensive documents and presentations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Indigenous, education, or nonprofit environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in organizational development, change management, and/or human resources, with experience in Hawai'i's business and labor market.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.

• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.

• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.

• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

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