Careers



We are committed to ensuring that the Hawaiian Language continues to live and thrive. Our mission of “E hoʻoulu i ke kaiaʻōlelo Hawaiʻi no ko Hawaiʻi nei i mau aku ʻo Hawaiʻi he ʻāina Aloha” (To drive and inspire change to ensure a living Hawaiian language in Hawaiʻi and beyond) coupled with our vision of “E Ola Ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi” (The Hawaiian Language shall live) are at the core of the many initiatives and milestones the ʻAha Pūnana Leo is bringing to fruition. We are searching for talented individuals who are innovative and passionate to join our organization and expand the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi reach.


Open Positions



TEACHER AIDE
Pūnana Leo o Hilo, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Hāna, Hāna, Maui
Pūnana Leo o Nuʻuanu, Honolulu, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Koʻolau Poko, Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Waialua, Waialua, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi


Responsible for assisting in delivering the Pūnana Leo preschool educational program by working with ʻohana and limahana. Requires a familiarity of the Hawaiian language.

Pay: $15.00/hour


CHILD CARE AIDE
Pūnana Leo o Hilo, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae, Waiʻanae, Oʻahu

Responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Pūnana Leo infant toddler educational program by working with families and staff. Requires a familiarity of the Hawaiian language.

Pay: $15.00/hour


SITE COORDINATOR
Pūnana Leo o Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi

Responsible for working with staff and families to provide a rigorous and stimulating Pūnana Leo educational program for the keiki. Two years of experience working in Hawaiian Medium education and a familiarity with the Hawaiian Language preferred.

Pay: $36,005-37,005/year

Please email mml@ahapunanaleo.org with any questions regarding employment opportunities.


ʻAha Pūnana Leo is a honua Mauli Ola Hawaiʻi, and therefore, all aspects of Mauli Ola Hawaiʻi are expressed and practiced. For more information about the Kumu Honua Mauli Ola Philosophy, download a free PDF here.

ʻAha Pūnana Leo is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record or any other protected category recognized by state and federal laws.