Waianae Elementary: Grade K-6 Teacher, 64490 (2026-03988)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waianae (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring qualified teachers in alignment with Hawaii licensing requirements. A Bachelor's Degree is the minimum qualification for teachers, librarians, or counselors, with an emphasis on pursuing licensure if not yet completed.

If hired without a Teacher Education Program, you must obtain a Hawaii teaching license within 3 years, enroll in an approved program, and demonstrate active progress toward HTSB licensing annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is the minimum qualification for teacher, librarian or counselor positions (except CTE).
• If hired without a Teacher Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
• You must enroll in a program and demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by HTSB.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.

If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/.Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.