Grade 4 Teacher

About the Role

The Hawaii State Department of Education is dedicated to ensuring that every classroom is staffed by highly qualified educators. As a General Education Elementary Teacher for Grade 4, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the foundational learning experiences of students across the state.

This position requires a commitment to professional growth. If hired without a completed Teacher's Education Program, you will have a maximum of three years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. During this period, you must enroll in an approved program and actively demonstrate progress toward meeting the licensing requirements set by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure their enrolled program aligns with the specific teaching line for which they are hired.

Successful candidates must possess a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit upon hire. For those seeking licensure, applications can be submitted via the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website.

Hiring and Compensation Details

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date. Paydays occur on the 5th and 20th of every month, or the previous business day if those dates fall on a weekend or holiday.

For detailed information regarding eligibility for bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement, please visit www.teachinhawaii.org. Note that obtaining a Hawaii Teaching License is required to receive any salary differentials.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to non-discrimination in all educational policies, programs, and activities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court records, or National Guard participation. This commitment is upheld in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title IX, Title VI, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes.