Assistant, High School

Job Posting Title

Assistant, High School

Employee Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

07-18-2025

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

08-24-2025

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 Kapalama Campus is looking for a High School Assistant. This is a part-time position that will work Monday- Friday, 8am - 1pm.

Job Summary

Provides general clerical assistance to the unit office and may have a large focus on tracking and following up on student attendance. Also, responsible for assisting with the office inventory, answering of phones/taking messages and responding to inquiries as needed.

Essential Responsibilities* Provides general clerical assistance to the unit office (i.e. managing and following up with student attendance, providing assistance with detention, answering phone calls etc.).

• Assists callers and walk-in visitors (e.g. KS staff, parents, students, vendors). Answers/refers telephone calls to appropriate parties and takes messages.
  

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.* High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
  
• Good working knowledge of personal computer and Microsoft Word and Excel software.
  
• Ability to type accurately.
  
• Good organizational skills to effectively and timely manage multiple assignments.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a variety of audiences.
  
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping, filing systems and other office related skills.
  
• If assigned to support two different departments, must have ability to effectively time-manage and work efficiently; may require traveling to a second location daily.
  

Preferred Qualifications* Knowledge of Kamehameha Schools' policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements* Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.

• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.
  

Working Conditions* This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.

• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
  
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often 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.

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Work Year

Pay Range

20.00 - 24.33 Hourly

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

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