Nimitz Elementary: Grade 6 Teacher, 600930 (2026-03466)

About the Role

Nimitz Elementary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated 6th Grade GenEd teacher to join our dynamic team. Our school is committed to providing a positive learning environment where students are active participants in learning that is relevant to present and future needs. At Nimitz, we embrace a culture of collaboration, emphasized by our will to maintain our ‘ohana. We are looking for a teacher who shares our value of building relationships with students and challenging students to attain the highest levels of achievement and excellence. While we primarily serve the military community, our campus is not on a military base.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position, with the exception of designated CTE positions)
• If 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).
• It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
• Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit (apply on 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 during the school year (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes), provided all conditions under the collective bargaining agreement are met.
• State/federal holidays
• Health insurance: State pays a part of premiums for enrollment in State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan (if eligible).
• Group life insurance: State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participate to increase take-home pay by deducting health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Reduce federal/state income taxes and Social Security taxes through tax-savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan. Generally, employees with at least 10 years credited service and age 62, or 30 years credited service and age 55, may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may contribute pre-tax dollars to an authorized investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: State offers a tax-deferred retirement investment program through voluntary payroll deductions with 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.
• Workers' Compensation: Covers medical expenses and partial wage support for on-the-job injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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