Description

Iliahi Elementary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational community dedicated to fostering a love for learning in young minds. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our preschool program plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated General Education Teacher to join our team at Iliahi Elementary School. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with young children, and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of preschool-aged children.
Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and respected.
Foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
Assess and monitor the progress of each child, and use data to inform instructional decisions and individualize instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and developmental milestones.
Collaborate with other educators and specialists to support the holistic development of each child.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

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, 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/).

Supplemental Information

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.iliahiel.k12.hi.us/

Equal Opportunity

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.