Parker School is a vibrant learning community of 353 K–12 students, supported by dedicated educators and families in the heart of Waimea on the magnificent Hawai‘i Island. We’re entering an exciting new chapter of growth and momentum with the opening of The SMART Center, a brand-new 21,000 square-foot facility dedicated to athletics, technology, and the arts, featuring the school’s first-ever full-size indoor gymnasium; a new reimagined Lower School playground; as well as working on opening new preschool in the future. It’s a great time to be a Bull!

The School

Parker School promotes a joyful, engaged and outstanding educational experience for all students. The school community cherishes Parker’s tight-knit and extended family feeling, in which each student is known, valued, and nurtured. Meaningful relationships between faculty and students are close, and Parker students experience deep comfort and support throughout the school. In Hawaiian, this all-embracing sense of family and community is ʻohana, a fundamental quality of Parker School. Academic excellence and outstanding programs in the fine and performing arts, and Speech & Debate, distinguish Parker School. Parker provides just the right mix of challenge and support to bring out the very best in each student.

Established in 1976 by community leaders, Parker School has been an essential educational resource for Hawaiʻi Island for over four decades and serves a diverse student body. Parker began as a ninth through twelfth-grade high school, adding grades seven and eight in 1977, grade six in 2004, and kindergarten through fifth grade in 2005. Today, Parker School is thriving as it serves 353 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Parker School is a non-profit, college-preparatory, independent day school fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

The Community

Parker is deeply rooted in the community of Waimea (mailing address Kamuela) on magnificent Hawaiʻi Island. At 2,700 feet (823 m), Waimea enjoys the beauty and moderate climate of “upcountry” Hawaiʻi. Waimea is the headquarters for two of the world’s largest astronomical observatories, located on Mauna Kea. The area is also rich in agriculture and ranching. Parker Ranch, the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States, has been based in Waimea for more than 170 years, and Parker School has deep roots in the paniolo (cowboy) culture of Hawaiʻi Island. The island’s top hospital, affiliated with The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu, is in Waimea. Waimea also boasts a thriving performing arts and education non-profit, Kahilu Theatre. Every season, Kahilu Theatre presents world-class artists of all varieties (music, dance, performance, family, etc.) from Hawaiʻi, the US, and beyond. The Kohala Coast, a popular tourist destination, is a short drive away.

Currently Available Employment Opportunities

Please review our current open positions and apply directly through our job posting website with your cover letter, resume, and three references.

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Non-discriminatory statement

Parker School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.