Naalehu Elementary: Grade K-6 Teacher, 60559 (2026-03328)

Hawaii State Department of Education teaching positions require a Bachelor’s degree (except for designated Career and Technology Education roles). If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, you have up to three years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and must enroll in a qualifying program immediately. You must demonstrate active progress toward licensure each year. It is your responsibility to ensure the program aligns with the teaching line you are hired for. Upon hire, you must hold either a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum qualification for teacher, librarian, or counselor positions)
• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit required at time of hire
• If hired without a completed Teacher’s Education Program, you must enroll in a State-Approved Teacher’s Education Program (SATEP) and complete it within three years
• Must demonstrate active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements annually, as set by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB)

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are paid according to the Bargaining Unit 05 salary schedule for a 10-month work year.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 days can be used for personal or professional development) plus state and federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: The State covers part of the premiums for medical, prescription drug, vision, and adult dental plans (eligibility required).
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax deductions for health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal, state, and Social Security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits typically requires 10 years of service and age 62, or 30 years of service and age 55.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment provider (eligibility required).
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for tax-deferred retirement investments with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses (eligibility required).
• Social Security: State contributions to your Social Security account.
• Workers’ Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) for representation and access to union benefits, discounts, and insurance.

Benefits are subject to change and vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

New employees receive their first paycheck within the first three pay periods. Paydays are on the 5th and 20th of each month (or the previous business day if these dates fall on a holiday or weekend).