Middle School Orchestra Assistant

Job Posting Title Middle School Orchestra Assistant Employee Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Recruiting Start Date 09-04-2026 Job Exempt? No Recruiting End Date 09-27-2026

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! The Kapalama Campus Middle School is looking for a performing arts assistant to support their Orchestra class.

This is a temporary position for the 26-27 SY.

Assists the Performing Arts Directors with planning and conducting instruction to achieve standard objectives of subject areas utilizing appropriate instructional methods.

Assists Directors with instruction to achieve standard objectives of subject area by specifying lesson objectives and activities which take into account student differences and which use a variety of appropriate instructional methods. Maintains open and effective communication with students and the adults responsible for students by providing students with information about their progress in a timely manner. Organizes time, space, and materials for instruction;

uses time efficiently and creates a positive learning environment.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and background in Performing Arts, such as but not limited to: band, orchestra, chorus, dance, and drama.
• Able to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines.
• Manage small and large groups of students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff.
• Able to discuss sensitive topics.

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.

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.

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 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives.

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.

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Kapalama Campus City, State Honolulu, Hawaii

Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative and collaborative work environment for growth-minded individuals who embrace culture and diversity. Deeply committed to shaping a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians, Kamehameha Schools aims at finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our…