Barbers Point Elementary: Grade K-5 Teacher, 63719 (2026-02548)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire highly qualified teachers for grades K-5. The minimum qualification is a Bachelor's Degree, except for CTE positions, where different qualifications apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades K-5
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Participate in professional development activities
• Maintain classroom discipline and safety
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration

Requirements

• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire
• Active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements within 3 years of employment
• Enrollment in a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program if not already completed

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's Degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position. They must also be currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor in the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated according to the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.

Paid sick leave: 18 days of paid sick leave during the school year, with 6 days for personal and/or professional development purposes.

Health insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Flexible spending accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program.

Tax shelter annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.

Deferred compensation: The State offers employees a tax-deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.

Temporary disability insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work-related injury or illness under this program.

Workers' compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Pay

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month. Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits, including:

• Compensation based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule
• 18 days of paid sick leave
• State/Federal holidays
• Health insurance
• Group life insurance
• Premium conversion plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Tax shelter annuity (TSA)
• Deferred compensation
• Temporary disability insurance
• Social security contributions
• Workers' compensation

Schedule

Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information can be found at The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

Application Instructions

Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position? Yes No

Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education? Yes No

Finishing a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program: I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester? Not applicable. I have not enrolled in a SATEP, yet. If hired, I know I must submit documents to prove I am enrolled in a SATEP and I must complete it within 3 years of employment. Not applicable. I am currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester. Not applicable. I completed an out-of-state SATEP. Not applicable. I already completed a SATEP in Hawaii. Yes. I will complete a Hawaii-based SATEP by the end of this semester. Required Question