[Hiring] Principal @Kaplan

Role Description

The Ohana Institute Principal is the heart of our holistic school, fostering a nurturing environment that embraces individualized student instruction and a close family atmosphere. This leader is responsible for cultivating a supportive community that upholds Ohana's core values while guiding teachers, students, and parents through each child's unique educational journey.

The ideal Ohana Institute Principal will embody the spirit of Ohana in all aspects of their leadership, creating a warm, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment where every student, teacher, and parent feels valued and supported in the educational journey.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in educational leadership
• State principal certification

Requirements

• Proven experience in classroom teaching and leadership roles
• Strong background in individualized instruction and holistic education approaches
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to create learner profiles and set clear, attainable goals for students
• Proficiency in crisis management and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Google Suite and other digital tools

Benefits

• Salary Grade B: $64,819 to $162,047
• Compensation determined by qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Vision
  • Foster individualized learning and belonging for all students.
  • Communicate a clear direction aligned with Ohana's mission and values.
  • Encourage innovation in teaching and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with the Board, The Kakua, The Makua, and the Director of Operations to develop the annual fundraising plan.
• Instructional Leadership
  • Oversee individualized instruction strategies to meet student needs.
  • Conduct classroom walkthroughs and teacher observations to evaluate staff performance.
  • Guide teachers in creating personalized learning paths.
• Community Building
  • Build strong partnerships among families, teachers, and the school.
  • Organize school-wide community service and philanthropic activities.
  • Maintain open communication with parents about student progress and school events.
• Professional Development
  • Provide PD opportunities.
  • Manage PD and recertification documentation.
• Student Oversight
  • Monitor student arrival and departure.
  • Oversee management of discipline.
  • Monitor campus security.
• Administrative Duties
  • Develop school schedules balancing attendance with holidays.
  • Manage student records with the school counselor, ensuring accurate tracking of student progress and addressing any emerging issues.
• Marketing and Event Coordination
  • Enhance school visibility through marketing efforts.
  • Support event planning and execution for school activities and trips.
• Staff Leadership and Budget Collaboration
  • Serve as mentor and staff advisor to foster a collaborative culture.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgets to address staffing needs.
• Policy and Compliance
  • Develop and implement school policies.
• Event and Professional Development
  • Lead school events and assemblies.
  • Stay updated by attending educational conferences.
• Board and Organizational Involvement
  • Attend Board Meetings and work with Kahua and Makua.