Kapolei Elementary - Grade K-5 Teacher

Kapolei Elementary - Grade K-5 Teacher (Job )

Join the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education as a Grade K‑5 Teacher at Kapolei Elementary. This full‑time 10‑month teaching position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education requires a Bachelor’s Degree for all teaching positions. Unless the position is a designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) role, 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 Hawaiʻi teaching license. You must enroll in a program and demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaiʻi licensing requirements each year of employment. Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaiʻi teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaiʻi teaching license on the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board website.

Please visit the Department’s website for detailed application and program information.

The Hawaiʻi 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 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation.

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 each month.

• 10‑Month Salary:
  Compensation follows the Bargaining Unit 05 10‑Month salary schedule.
• Paid Sick Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave; 6 may be used for personal and professional development.
• Health Insurance:
  State pays a portion of premiums for State‑sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance:
  State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  State deducts health care premium costs before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes.
• Retirement Plan:
  State contributes to a retirement plan with eligibility based on years of service and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible employees can participate in a tax‑shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Tax‑deferred retirement investment program available to employees.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Qualified employees may receive benefits for non‑work‑related injury or illness.
• Social Security:
  State contributes to employees’ Social Security accounts.
• Workers’ Compensation:
  Provides medical expenses and partial wage support for job‑related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Employees may join the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.

• Will you have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher by the effective start date? – Yes / No
• Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education? – Yes / No
• I will be completing my State Approved Teacher’s Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester? – Multiple choice options.

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