Hawaii J-1 Program School Year 2026-2027

Overview

Description:

This job posting is only for teacher candidates that have been officially selected for the Hawaii J-1 Visa Program for SY26-27. If you are interested in the Hawaii State Department of Education J-1 Visa Program, please reach out to the contact page at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

Please visit the Hawaii State Department of Education hiring information page or contact the program administrator for details.

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 applicable laws. The Department also 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 applicable civil rights and employment laws.

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.

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated according to the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for a 10-month work year.
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 for personal and/or professional development) during the school year, subject to collective bargaining agreement conditions.
• Health Insurance:
  If eligible, the State pays a portion of premiums for enrollment in state-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance:
  The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  Participating employees may increase take-home pay by pre-tax health care premium deductions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Eligible employees can reduce federal and state taxes through a tax-savings program.
• Retirement Plan:
  The State contributes to a retirement plan; eligibility and details vary by service years and age. For more information, please visit the applicable site.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a tax-deferred retirement investment program with various options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Benefits may be available for non-work related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security:
  The State contributes to employees’ Social Security accounts.
• Workers’ Compensation:
  Benefits may be available for on-the-job injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. Further information can be found on the respective union page.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

Did you receive a Conditional Offer of employment to be part of the J-1 Visa Program?

• Yes
• No