Kainalu Elementary - Grade 4 Teacher (2024-01868)

About Kainalu Elementary School :

At Kainalu Elementary School, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and culturally rich educational experience that celebrates the diversity and heritage of our community.

Our mission is to empower students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens. We believe in fostering a strong sense of identity, pride, and connection to our local culture and heritage across all grade levels.

We value members of our community who exemplify kindness, excellence, and service.

Position Overview :

We are seeking an enthusiastic and culturally responsive Grade 4 Teacher to join our team at Kainalu Elementary School. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, a commitment to academic excellence, and a deep understanding of Hawaiian culture and history.

This role is instrumental in delivering a standards-based curriculum with a focus on providing students with a holistic and culturally relevant educational experience.

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 ( https : / / hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.

org / ).Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement.

To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.

hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org .

For more information about this school, please visit their website at : https : / / www.kainalu.org /