Unit Coordinator, Summer Program Office Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05358)

Description

Job Posting Title

Unit Coordinator, Summer Program Office

Employee Type

Temporary Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Recruiting Start Date

12-18-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is seeking a Unit Coordinator for its Program Office for the summer. This position will coordinate and oversee daily summer school operations for afternoon courses with the Program Office, including but not limited to tracking attendance, calling parents, behavior referrals, supervising instructors (including observations and coaching) and support staff and overseeing procedures and schedules for the transition of students between morning and afternoon programs. This is a temporary, seasonal position based on operational need that will be paid $13,536. Please note this amount may be updated for 2025 rates.

  

Hire Dates: 6/4 - 7/11 (may require some training prior to hire dates) 

Tentative Schedule: M-F, 11:00am - 5:00pm 

  

Learn more about the program here: https://www.ksbe.edu/education/kapalama/halau-kukalaulama/summer-school 

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing summer school operations to include assisting the leadership team in screening, interviewing and recommending applicants for vacant teaching, clerical, support staff, and other positions. Assists leadership team in planning Professional Development and Staff Orientation days. Responsible for curriculum development in alignment with program, campus and strategic initiatives.  Supervises assistant unit coordinator, academy coordinators, teachers, clerks, and support staff; recommends disciplinary action for students; ensures proper maintenance of student records; monitors the approved budget.  Oversees procedures and schedules for monitoring parent and bus drop-off/pick-up; ensures books and supplies are ordered. Approves field trip requests and schedule. Observes, evaluates, supports, and coaches teachers. Writes and compiles weekly and final reports for program leadership. Gives instructions to teachers for checkout on final day and oversees completion of responsibilities, including return of keys and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Attends leadership team meetings from January through July and professional development days.

Essential Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees daily summer school operations for assigned grades.

• Oversees the management of the unit to include but not limited to providing a safe learning environment for all students, teachers and staff; student discipline; adherence to policies and procedures set by the Summer School program and the KS organization.
• Monitors the approved unit budget, ensures books and supplies are ordered and approves field trip requests and schedules.
• Assists the leadership team in screening, interviewing and recommending applicants for vacant teaching, clerical, support staff, and other positions.
• Recommends/determines disciplinary action for students. Maintains proper student records.
• Coordinates and instructs end of summer check out and oversees completion of responsibilities including but not limited to returning of keys and supplies, course revisions, next summer supply order, computer request and field trip request.
• Prepares incumbent list of support staff, teachers, student aides, librarian, educational assistants, etc. for the next summer. 
• Meets with and informs teachers/staff that are not recommended to return.

Curriculum and Teacher Development

• Supervises, supports, monitors, coaches, evaluates and disciplines, as necessary, Assistant Unit Coordinator, Summer Instructors, Academy Coordinators, and other program support staff.  To include 1-2 teacher observations within summer session.  
• Oversees curriculum development and monitors for necessary improvements and development in alignment with program, campus and strategic initiatives.
• Assists leadership team in planning Professional Development and Staff Orientation days.

Communication

• Communicates with parents, students, teachers, staff and leadership team about students' summer school conduct and academic concerns.
• Writes weekly reports and submits to the leadership team.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree in education or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in classroom teaching and curriculum development, preferably in the grade levels to be supervised.
• Previous administrative, supervisory and classroom teaching experience. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, and other summer school staff members.
• Demonstrate effective decision making skills necessary to review sensitive issues, seek solutions, weigh potential consequences, and to initiate and follow-up on appropriate action.
• Understand knowledge of appropriate disciplinary measures for students as well as for staff members.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to motivate and guide others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Leadership Experience.
• Knowledge of KS organization, policies and procedures highly desired to facilitate office operations.
• Experience with Culture Based Education, Project Based Learning, Academies, etc.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian Culture (i.e. values, programs, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, perform desk based computer tasks and grasp light/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach/work about shoulder, grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in an office environment but the purpose of the work may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Work Year

Pay Range

This position is paid via stipend, please refer to the notes in the Job Summary for pay expectations for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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