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United States, Honolulu (HI)
Posted May 16, 2026

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Hawaii Department of Education Is Hiring A Grade 7/8 Japanese Teacher

Explore an exciting teaching opportunity at Kailua Intermediate School, where students are empowered and inspired for the future! 🌟

Kailua Intermediate - Grade 7/8 Japanese Teacher (2024-00982)

Location:

Honolulu, HI

About the School:

KIS Vision: Kailua Intermediate School Learners are empowered, compassionate, and inspired for the future. ✨

KIS Mission: Kailua Intermediate School cultivates a safe, inclusive, and innovative environment to develop the potential of all learners to be successful. 🎯

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The Hawaii State Department of Education values highly qualified teachers in every classroom. 🏫
  • For most positions (excluding Career and Technology Education roles), a Bachelor’s Degree is required to apply. 🎓
  • If hired without a completed Teacher Education Program, you have up to 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. 📝
  • You must enroll in a program that aligns with your hired teaching line and demonstrate active effort toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements each year. 📅
  • Upon hire, a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit is required. You can apply for your license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website. 🔗

Supplemental Information:

Visit the website to review eligibility criteria for bonuses, salary differentials, and initial salary placement.

To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, apply through the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

School Website:

For more information about Kailua Intermediate School, please visit their website.

Benefits for Certificated 10-Month Teachers:

  • Compensation: Salary based on the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month schedule for a 10-month work year. 💰
  • Paid Sick Leave & Holidays: 18 days of sick leave and observed state/federal holidays, with 6 days available for personal/professional development. 🏥🎉
  • Health Insurance: State contributes to medical, drug, vision, and dental plans. More details at the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. 🩺
  • Group Life Insurance & Premium Conversion Plan: Free life insurance and options to increase take-home pay by pre-tax health premium deductions. 🛡️💵
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Save on taxes by setting aside money for healthcare and dependent care expenses before taxes. 🏥👶
  • Retirement & Tax Shelters: State-contributed retirement plans, Tax Shelter Annuities, and Deferred Compensation options to build your nest egg. 🏦
  • Disability & Workers' Compensation: Benefits for non-work-related injuries and work-related injuries. 🚑
  • Social Security & Union Rights: Contributions toward Social Security and the right to unionize for collective bargaining. 🤝

Note: Benefits are subject to change and vary by employment status and agreements. This overview is intended as a general summary and does not constitute a contract. ✅

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