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

KĀKOʻO KUMU

Locations:
Pūnana Leo o Hilo, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Hāna, Hāna, Maui
Pūnana Leo o Maui, Kahului, Maui
Pūnana Leo o Nuʻuanu, Honolulu, Oʻahu

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

Pay: $15/hour

Child Care Aide

POLI PUMEHANA

Locations:
Pūnana Leo o Hilo, Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi
Pūnana Leo o Waiʻanae, Oʻahu

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.

Pay: $15/hour

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LUNA WAIWAI

Location: Puʻuhonu, Hilo, Hawaiʻi

Develop, design and manage the financial initiatives of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo through sound fiscal policies and practices. Must actively work toward becoming fluent in Hawaiian language.
Pay: $90k-135k/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.

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.