Executive Office on Early Learning: (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 606427 (2026-00977)

Preferred Qualifications Hawaii teaching license in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education and P‑3 Olelo Hawaii/Hawaiian Language, or P‑3 Kaiapuni Hawaii/Hawaiian Language Immersion, or P‑3 Olelo‑Kaiapuni Hawaii If you do not have a Hawaii teaching license in Early Childhood Education, you must be willing to work toward obtaining this specific license area. 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, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position. If you are hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, you have a maximum of three years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a program to continue employment with the Department, and within each year of employment you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit toward 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 an Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Benefits Compensation: 12‑month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12‑month salary schedule for working a 12‑month work year. 21 days of Paid Sick Leave, 14 days Paid Vacation, and State/Federal Holidays. Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a portion of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State‑sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees. Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take‑home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health‑care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social‑security taxes through a tax‑savings benefit program. Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible Department employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program. Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax‑deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non‑work related injury or illness. Social Security: The State also contributes to an employee’s social security account. Workers’ Compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers’ compensation. Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawaiʻi State Department of Education