Farrington High: Grade 9-12 Art Teacher, 75827 (2026-03285)

About the Role

A General Arts Teacher at Gov. Wallace Rider Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii, delivers foundational and advanced visual arts education within Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) standards. The role integrates traditional art instruction with Farrington's school-wide career academy model, particularly aligned with the Creative Arts and Technology (CAT) Academy.

Qualifications

The minimum qualification to apply for this teacher position is a Bachelor's Degree. If 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 and satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements each year. Upon hire, you will need a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 can be used for personal/professional development) and state/federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: The State pays part of the premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Employees may deduct health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings benefit program to reduce federal/state income and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees (retirement benefits available after 10 years of service at age 62 or 30 years at age 55).
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees can contribute pre-tax dollars to an investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for retirement investment with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributes to employees' social security accounts.
• Workers' Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association; some unions offer discounts and additional opportunities.

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods, with paydays on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of each month.