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
Kākia Neʻepapa
Neʻepapa Program Assistant
Puʻuhonu, Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Provides support to the Director of Neʻepapa for the Native American Languages Resource Center to ensure project goals are met by coordinating, planning, and communicating activities and programs. Requires 3 years of Hawaiian language experience with an understanding of computer programs.
$18/hour
Hoʻolaukaʻi Moʻokālā
Controller
Puʻuhonu, Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Provides accounting oversight and support under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer to ensure accurate financial records, timely financial reporting, effective internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable accounting and funding requirements. Must actively work toward becoming fluent in Hawaiian language.
$80,000-$90,000/year
Kumu Alakaʻi
Lead Teacher
Pūnana Leo o Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
Responsible for executing, coordinating, and maintaining a rigorous and stimulating Pūnana Leo educational program for families and staff. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 3 years college level Hawaiian language, 12 credits of Early Childhood Education, and 2 years experience working with children.
$50,000.00-$52,117.00/year
Kumu
Teacher Assistant
Pūnana Leo o Kauaʻi, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
Responsible for maintaining a rigorous and stimulating Punana Leo educational program by working with families and the Lead Teacher. Requires 2 years college level Hawaiian language, 6 credits of Early Childhood Education, and 6 months experience working with children.
$21/hr
Kākoʻo Kumu
Teacher Aide
Pūnana Leo o Nuʻuanu, Honolulu, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Kona, Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of the Pūnana Leo educational program by working with families and staff. Requires a familiarity of the Hawaiian language.
$17/hour
Pani Hakahaka
Substitute Teacher
Pūnana Leo o Hilo, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Kona, Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Waimea, Kamuela, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Molokaʻi, Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi
Pūnana Leo o Maui, Kahului, Maui
Pūnana Leo o Lahaina, Lahaina, Maui
Pūnana Leo o Koʻolau Poko, Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Mānoa, Honolulu, Oʻahu
Pūnana Leo o Nuʻuanu, Honolulu, 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 educational program by working with families and staff. Requires a familiarity of the Hawaiian language.
$17/hour
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.