Kalihi Waena Elementary: (Half-Time) Music Teacher, 612310 (2026-02286)

About the role

The position is for one-half time only. Salary will be one-half of the amount indicated on the posting.

Responsibilities

• The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom.
• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, with a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license if hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program.
• Enrollment in a Program is required for continued employment with the Department, and active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements must be demonstrated annually.
• A valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit is required upon hire.

Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position.
• If hired, applicants must be currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education.
• For those finishing a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program, they must be enrolled and complete it within 3 years of employment.

Qualifications

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).

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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

• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and 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
• Workers' Compensation

Pay

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits.