Join Our Crew at Kūlaniākea
Kūlaniākea is a place where teaching is rooted in the heart of Hawaiian language and culture. When you join our crew, you become part of a supportive and vibrant community dedicated to providing the highest level of early childhood education grounded in ʻike kūpuna.
What It’s Like to Work Here
Whether you’re teaching in our Kāneʻohe campus, guiding keiki through stream-fed loʻi kalo, or facilitating learning aboard our double-hull sailing canoe, you’re part of something transformative. You’ll work alongside visionary educators who integrate Native sciences, values, and aloha into an intentional, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi language immersion setting optimized for our lāhui’s youngest learners.
We Take Care of our People
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
- Competitive Compensation: Above-market pay plus guaranteed employer contributions to your retirement account.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, plus paid vacation.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training in early childhood education, ʻike kūpuna, and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, as well as support for those seeking licensure and certifications.
- Discounted Tuition for Employee Dependents: Deeply discounted tuition and admission for employees with dependents ages 18 months to 6 years.
How to Apply
We are currently hiring teachers passionate about Hawaiian language immersion education for keiki aged 18 months to 6 years. To apply, please review our current position descriptions and submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@kulaniakea.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
