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Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki in Honolulu, HI
Pacific Union Conference | Hawaii Conference
Description

Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki is a K–8 Seventh-day Adventist school located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The school is supported by nine constituent churches, an engaged school board, and a committed Home and School Association. Ka Lama Iki exists to partner with families and churches in providing Christ-centered education that prepares students for service, leadership, and lifelong discipleship.

Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki is seeking a Teacher/Principal who is deeply committed to Adventist education and mission and who brings instructional excellence, strategic leadership, and sound business practices to a growing K–8 program. This role calls for a spiritually grounded educator and administrator who can effectively balance classroom teaching with responsibility for enrollment growth, financial stewardship, and overall school sustainability. Experience working in culturally diverse educational settings is strongly valued.

Required Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear calling to Christian education and a passion for advancing the mission of Seventh-day Adventist schools. Applicants must hold denominational certification and have experience in multi-grade teaching. Experience working effectively within culturally diverse school communities is highly desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

  • Provide spiritual leadership that models Adventist values and advances the school’s mission and vision
  • Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate instruction using effective and engaging teaching strategies
  • Lead intentional enrollment growth initiatives, including family engagement, community outreach, and marketing in partnership with the school board and constituent churches
  • Oversee school finances with integrity, transparency, and accountability, including budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term financial planning
  • Manage daily school operations efficiently while ensuring compliance with denominational and regulatory requirements
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, parents, constituent churches, and governing bodies
  • Plan strategically, set measurable goals, and follow through on instructional and administrative priorities
  • Foster a collaborative, mission-driven school culture grounded in trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate is a visionary, mission-driven leader with administrative experience, strong organizational and financial acumen, and a proven ability to strengthen enrollment, build community partnerships, and ensure the long-term vitality and sustainability of the school.

For application details, please visit https://www.808adventisteducation.org/.

Posted by: Miki Akeo-Nelson

Resumé Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki

Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school serving students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. Ka Lama Iki encourages all learners to be independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian K-8 school, encourages all learners to be independent thinkers and life long learners in the local Honolulu community. Our highly qualified staff and teachers are dedicated to providing learning environments that benefit a large variety of students in a small classroom setting. We are "Ka Lama Iki" which is Hawaiian for God's little lights in the community. We are educating heads, hands, and hearts for eternity.