Kahuku Elementary: Grade K-6 Teacher, 69578 (2026-03494)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required to apply for teacher, librarian, or counselor positions, with the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you must obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within 3 years
• Must enroll in a Program to continue employment and demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB), within each year of employment
• Program enrollment must be aligned with the teaching line you are hired in
• Upon hire, you must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit (applications available on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website)

Compensation

10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month; new employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid sick leave per school year (6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes), plus State/Federal holidays
• Health Insurance: State-paid portion of premiums for Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan (eligibility required)
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Premium Conversion Plan: deduct health care premiums before payroll taxes to increase take-home pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts: reduce federal/state income and social security taxes through tax-savings benefit program
• Retirement Plan: State contributes; benefits available with at least 10 years of credited service and age 62, or 30 years of credited service and age 55
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): pre-tax contributions to employee-selected investment service provider
• Deferred Compensation: tax-deferred retirement investment program through voluntary payroll deductions
• Temporary Disability Insurance: benefits for non-work related injury or illness (qualified employees)
• Social Security: State contributes to employee's social security account
• Workers' Compensation: medical expenses and partial wage support for on-the-job injuries
• Union & Collective Bargaining: right to join the union; 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association

Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements. The above is a general summary and subject to change; does not constitute a contract or binding agreement.