Preschools Operations Director Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii (Job ID JR-06209)

Description

Job Posting Title

Preschools Operations Director

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

09-08-2025

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 looking for an operations director to support our Preschools. This position serves as the liaison between the Division and other operating units to ensure facilities are in compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements. This is a full time M-F position at 40/hrs a week

Job Summary

Provides day-to-day leadership/direction for the operational and fiscal functions for KS Preschools, which covers thirty preschools sites statewide. Responsible for overseeing facilities, adherence to KS and division policies and procedures, emergency operations including health and safety, state licensing requirements and accreditation standards and compliance training. Works concurrently with the Facilities Division and other members of the Education Leadership. Collaborates with Leadership in managing the fiscal and support services guided by best practices and the KS' strategic vision.

Essential Responsibilities

Facilities/Maintenance and Repair/Strategic Planning

• Serves as the liaison between the Division and other operating units to ensure facilities are in compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements; monitors and reports on minor repairs and maintenance.
• As the division liaison, coordinates and implements facility relocation and replacement activities, develops and maintains all Preschool facility profile, standards and equipment needs, advocates for early childhood education facility standards and monitors and reports on Job Order Contract (JOC)/ Vendor services.

Health and Safety/Emergency Operations Plan, Procedures, Implementation

• Regularly reviews and updates Emergency Operations Manual, delivers and monitors staff online training and ensures the consistent implementation of procedures at all sites.
• Serves as the lead on all emergencies; ensuring facilities meet emergency procedures and requirements (including updated phone trees and other communications) and is the liaison between Division Leadership, Malama Ola, Risk Management, Legal and others.
• Responsible to provide staff safety training and ensure that appropriate procedures are established and followed; ensures policies and procedures are in place to meet licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Oversees MSDS (material safety data sheets) which includes identifying chemicals used and standardize procedures and training based on accreditation and licensing at the regional level. Serves as liaison with the Facilities Division to ensure required routine inspections (i.e. playground, hazardous material, etc.).
• Coordinates with other KS staff (e.g. medical services, legal, and communications) to develop standardized communications to be used with ?ohana and staff for health and safety reasons.

Policies and Procedures

• Directs the alignment of KS/Preschool with accreditation and licensing requirements; updates and maintains staff manual; oversees standard operating procedures, manages equipment inventory and directs training to regional staff to implement standard KS procedures, business practices and to ensure compliance with requirements and alignment with licensing and accreditation.

Fiscal/Budget Planning and Reporting

• Directs fiscal and budget management at the divisional level by monitoring budget, financial aid and delinquent accounts as well as overseeing budget allocation/variances, reporting and monitoring.
• Coordinates the Preschool's budget development for current and projected needs by providing timelines, financial parameters and training.
• Shares insights into emerging program costs and facilitates joint planning to meet complementary needs.
• Develops recommendations to the Po'o Kula and Division's Leadership for cost controls.

Position Requirements

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or closely related field.
• 10+ years of related work experience in areas such as facilities management, fiscal accountability, local/state licensing requirements.
• 3+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and writing skills needed to communicate clearly with staff, vendors/professional services and community resource representatives.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple functions and priorities in an efficient manner. Ability to maintain composure, tact, sensitivity and flexibility during peak periods and crisis intervention situations.
• Ability to monitor and respond quickly to emergency situations by being accessible on a 24 hour/7-day week basis and by ensuring back-up coverage.
• Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated understanding of financial analysis and reporting to share with a wide variety of constituencies.
• Strong demonstrated fiscal knowledge to include cost-benefit analysis, budget projection analysis, etc.
• Structure and support inclusive decision-making processes which includes soliciting input and collective problem solving with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong skills in the use of computers and spreadsheet & database software. Demonstrated ability to produce financial analysis and reports.
• Ability to travel to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of KS operations and familiarity with early childhood education facilities, programs and services.
• Understanding and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and working in local communities.
• Experience and knowledge of school operations.

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 environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours.

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.

KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms).  Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor's candidate applying with KS.  

Work Year

12

Pay Range

115,600.00 - 165,000.00 Annual

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

Kawaiahao Plaza

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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