Makaha Elementary: Grade 6 Teacher, 64304 (2026-01871)

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 must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree
• Enrolled in a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program and will complete it within 3 years of employment

Benefits

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits including:

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

• Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

• 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 called 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 under this program.

• 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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please answer the following questions:

• Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position?

• Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education?

• Finishing a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program: I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester?