Kapunahala Elementary: Grade 2 Teacher, 600087 (2026-02353)

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, there is 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 demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements.

About the Role

• 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: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (6 of which can be utilized for personal and/or professional development).
• 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.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• 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.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• 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.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.

Qualifications

• Completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position.
• Currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Benefits

• Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
• 10-Month Teachers: Enjoy a range of competitive benefits including 18 days of paid sick leave, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax shelter annuities, deferred compensation, temporary disability insurance, social security contributions, and workers' compensation.
• 12-Month Teachers: Represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association, these teachers have additional benefits such as union representation and discounts, insurance, and opportunities.

Application

Required Questions: 01: Have you completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position? 02: Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education? 03: If finishing a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program, will you complete it by the end of this semester?