Kaimuki : Grade 9-12 CTE Culinary Teacher

Culinary Teacher:
Foundations, Food Prep, Advanced Culinary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. For this teaching position, the minimum qualification 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 and must enroll in a program aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.
• Enrollment in a Hawaii Teacher’s Education Program within 3 years of employment if not already licensed.
• Active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

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.

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 based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10‑month salary schedule.
• Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 18 days of paid sick leave, 6 of which may be used for personal or professional development during the school year.
• Health Insurance:
  The State may pay part of premiums for enrollment in a State-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plan.
• Group Life Insurance:
  Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  Employees may increase take‑home pay by having the State deduct health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and Social Security taxes through a tax‑savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan:
  The State contributes to a retirement plan. Employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who meet age requirements may retire.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible employees may participate in a pre‑tax contribution annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: A tax‑deferred retirement investment program with various options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Benefits for disability caused by a non‑work‑related injury or illness.
• Social Security:
  The State contributes to employees’ Social Security accounts.
• Workers’ Compensation:
  Benefits for medical expenses and partial wage support for job‑related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Employees may join the union for collective bargaining. 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. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.