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In preparation for our August 4, 2025 opening, we are in the process of releasing available faculty and staff positions at Namahana School.

Namahana School Faculty & Staff Recruitment

At Namahana School, students are the drivers of their education and are supported by a strong team of teachers and staff who mentor and guide students throughout their educational journeys. Opening on August 4, 2025, Namahana School is actively looking to connect with dynamic and values-aligned education professionals.

Namahana School will open with 7th and 8th grades in 2025 and will add one grade per year until full-capacity is reached.

Namahana School is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

  • The Student Health Steward at Namahana School is responsible for caring for the physical health of our students. They have a deep commitment to students and community health.

    The steward would support any Namahana community member who was in need of medical assistance, as well as support and address ongoing student medical issues.

    Please read full job description and how to apply, here.

  • A steward at Namahana School is responsible for caring for our campus ‘āina and school facilities. Our steward supports the health of our community by maintaining a clean, safe and functional school environment by supporting and as needed performing a range of cleaning, maintenance and ‘āina related tasks. This includes ensuring that classrooms, restrooms, and common areas are clean, handling minor repairs, landscaping and keeping building and ‘āina systems functioning well.

    Please read full job description and how to apply, here.

  • At Namahana School, an Educational Assistant (EA) provides support for a student or students to ensure that students’ documented needs are met, including observing and assisting with progress towards documented goals. A Namahana EA exposes students to powerful academic, social, emotional, and real world learning experiences. Namahana EA works in collaboration with Namahana teachers, students, and their ʻohana to achieve students’ personalized goals.

    Please find full job description and how to apply, here.

  • If you answer yes to the following 6 questions, you should apply now!

    • Do you like working outside and with ʻāina?

    • Do you enjoy creating/developing meaningful learning experiences?

    • Are you committed to growing long lasting relationships with students and community?

    • Do you thrive in multi-disciplinary collaborative environments?

    • Are you proactive and efficient with your time?

    • Do you believe all students can be successful?

    At Namahana School, we grow youth and community that care for ʻāina (natural environment) through their curiosities, interest, and gifts. Our kumu (advisors) teach multiple disciplines in an ʻOhana (class cohort) including one day a week off-campus in a community-based ʻāina ulu (field study). Our kumu stay with their ʻOhana cohort for 2-3 years. Kumu have opportunities for collaboration and team teaching. Our Ola Framework and Big Picture Learning Goals guide our kumu in long term planning and creating real-time opportunities responsive to students’ interests in all subject areas. We prioritize small class sizes (15-20 students) to allow one-on-one time with advisors. In ʻOhana, students learn with and from each other as they move through their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs). PLPs are led by the students themselves with the support of their advisors and our Koʻolau Haleleʻa (Hāʻena to Anahola) community (people and place).

    Please find full job description here.

    To apply, please complete the application form below. Round 1 (due February 5, 2025) is now closed. Round 2 is now open.

Namahana School Teacher Application

At Namahana School, we grow youth and community that care for ʻāina (natural environment) through their curiosities, interest, and gifts. Our kumu (advisors) teach multiple disciplines in an ʻOhana (class cohort) including one day a week off-campus in a community-based ʻāina ulu (field study). Our kumu stay with their ʻOhana cohort for 2-3 years. Kumu have opportunities for collaboration and team teaching. Our Ola Framework and Big Picture Learning Goals guide our kumu in long term planning and creating real-time opportunities responsive to students’ interests in all subject areas. We prioritize small class sizes (15-20 students) to allow one-on-one time with advisors. In ʻOhana, students learn with and from each other as they move through their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs). PLPs are led by the students themselves with the support of their advisors and our Koʻolau Haleleʻa (Hāʻena to Anahola) community (people and place).

See full job description here.

To apply, please complete the application below. ** Applications are now closed for the first round of kumu applicants. If you are still interested in applying, you may submit your application below, and it will be considered for Round 2 of hiring. **

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