Honaunau Elementary: EOEL Preschool Teacher

EOEL Public Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Honaunau Elementary School, Captain Cook, HI

Position Type:
Full-Time Certificated

Reports To:

School Principal / EOEL Program Manager

Honaunau Elementary School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and culturally responsive EOEL Preschool Teacher to join our 'ohana. In this role, you will lead a high-quality, public pre-kindergarten classroom funded by the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL). You will play a pivotal role in providing equitable early childhood education, ensuring our youngest learners develop the foundational social-emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive.

Nestled in South Kona, Honaunau Elementary values community, collaboration, and a deep connection to the 'aina (land). If you are an educator who believes in the power of play-based learning and family engagement, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership:
  Plan, implement, and assess a high-quality, child-centered, and play-based curriculum aligned with the Hawaii Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS).
• Classroom Environment:
  Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and culturally sustaining classroom environment that fosters curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning.
• Assessment & Growth:
  Conduct ongoing authentic assessments (e.g., teaching portfolios, observations) to monitor child development and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Family & Community Engagement:
  Build strong, respectful partnerships with families. Conduct home visits (as required by EOEL guidelines), host family workshops, and maintain open communication regarding child progress.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with the classroom Educational Assistant (EA), special education staff, elementary faculty, and EOEL coaches to ensure a smooth transition into Kindergarten.
• Professional Development:
  Participate actively in mandatory EOEL professional development sessions, coaching cycles, and professional learning communities (PLCs).

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.

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 collective bargaining agreement…