At Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, we recognize that our mission, programs, and impact all begin with and depend upon the people of HPA. We seek individuals who believe in our mission and core values; who share our commitment to the children of Hawai‘i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world. For all our positions, we seek individuals who demonstrate high standards of character, impressive work ethic, respect for equity and inclusion, and a welcoming spirit towards students, parents, fellow employees, and all within our community. All employees are required to follow our COVID vaccination policy.
We are a school known for its sense of family, or ‘ohana, as we say here in Hawai‘i. We are located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, where the landscape, ecosystems, history, and culture offer learning opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else.
We accept applications for open positions only. Please contact us with any questions in the human resources office, hr@hpa.edu; 808-881-4054 (land); 808-881-4071 (fax).
Current open positions
Employee benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities commensurate with HPA’s expectations of excellence.
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HPA Vaccination Policy
Village Campus
Nestled in downtown Waimea, our Village Campus, serves Lower and Middle School students (K-8).
Upper Campus
The Upper Campus, with views of Maunakea and the surrounding pu‘u (hills), sits a few minutes outside of town and is home to the Upper School (grades 9 to 12, and postgraduate).
HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by state and federal law.