Pahoa Elementary: Grade K-6 Teacher

Art Educator

We are seeking a passionate Art Educator who will use the arts to help students discover their unique voice, explore their kuleana (responsibility) to the world around them, and connect deeply with the rich culture and ?aina of Hawai?i.

Key Responsibilities Cultivate Creativity:
Design and deliver a vibrant, standards-based visual arts curriculum for grades PK–6. Integrate Culture:
Weave Hawaiian values, local history, and a deep respect for the ?aina (land) into art projects and mediums. Build commUNITY:
Organize school-wide art exhibitions, collaborate with classroom teachers on cross-curricular projects, and engage families in creative celebrations. Nurture

Purpose:

Create an inclusive, safe environment where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to express themselves.

Salary: $53,649.00 - $75,494.00 Annually

Location:

Pahoa Elementary: 15-3030 Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778

Job Type: Full-time 10-month

Position % 100% Teacher Salary Differentials / Bonuses

$3,000 (Hard-to-Fill with Hawaii teaching license, Pro-Rated)

$5,000 (National Board Certification, Pro-Rated)

Minimum Qualifications:

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If you are 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.

You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website.

Supplemental Information:
Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board aiiteacherstandardsboard.org . For more information about this school, please visit their website at: https:///

Equal Opportunity:
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

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.

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive 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 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…