Leilehua High: Grade 9-12 Ceramics Teacher, 64172 (2026-03583)

About the role

Ceramics 1-3 and Directed Studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (minimum qualification for teacher, librarian or counselor positions).
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
• Must enroll in a Teacher's Education Program to continue employment.
• Each year, must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements as set by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).
• Ensure the enrolled program aligns with the teaching line you are hired in.
• Upon hire, must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.
• May apply for Hawaii teaching license via the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website.

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 (of which 6 can be used for personal and/or professional development) and State/Federal holidays during the school year, subject to collective bargaining agreement conditions.
• Health insurance: if eligible, the State pays part of the premiums for State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental plans.
• Group life insurance: free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: participating employees may increase take-home pay by having the State deduct health care premium costs before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes via a tax‑savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees; generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and age 62 or older, or 30 years of service and age 55+, may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): eligible employees may contribute pre‑tax dollars to an employee‑selected investment service provider authorized to offer TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: State offers a tax‑deferred retirement investment program with voluntary payroll deductions and several investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: qualified employees may receive benefits for disability caused by non‑work‑related injury or illness.
• Social Security: State contributes to employee's social security account as employer.
• Workers' Compensation: benefits for medical expenses and partial wage support if injured on the job.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: right to join union for collective bargaining; some unions provide discounts, insurance, and other opportunities. 12‑Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

Pay

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of