Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Executive Office of Early Learning - (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 606437 (20
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Executive Office of Early Learning - (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 606437 (2025-04324)
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Executive Office of Early Learning - (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 606437 (2025-04324)
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Masters in Early Childhood Education preferred. This position is responsible for providing support to Hawaii Department of Education schools that offer pre‑kindergarten classrooms on their campuses. The role provides professional learning support and assistance that leads to improvements in the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions of pre‑kindergarten teachers and educational assistants, resulting in high quality learning opportunities for children and families.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Child development and learning principles, developmentally appropriate practice, learning progression in content areas (including learning standards and use of learning standards), curriculum design, formative assessment processes and data analysis, application of data to practice, family engagement, observation and documentation of children's play and work.
Coaching/mentoring and team building.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple tasks, work well with team members, legislators, department directors, and stakeholder groups. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak to groups and effectively communicate programs, policies, and issues. Ability to engage in sustained conversations, demonstrate active listening skills (paraphrasing), ask mediating and clarifying questions, summarize key points, and take observational notes.
Must be able to drive to and from schools and includes interisland travel to support schools, teachers, and professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and provide professional learning experiences within a specific area of inquiry related to teacher role, child development and learning, quality interactions, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and family engagement.
Use evidence‑based practices.
Be consistent with the principles of adult learning.
Structure sessions to promote connections between research, theory, and practice.
Respond to each learner's background, experiences, strengths, and needs within the context of our role, professional goals, and school and community culture, and facilitate the development of relationship‑based learning and support communities among teachers (professional learning communities).
Provide or facilitate access to early childhood professional resources and information for teaching staff based on professional growth plans and teacher's inquiry. Provide resources to administrators upon request.
Facilitate communication and coordination between schools and the pre‑kindergarten program's office, acting as a liaison as needed.
Work collaboratively with the team to establish goals for the pre‑kindergarten professional learning support program; develop implementation plans; evaluate the program.
Coordinate work with colleagues and prepare reports as required.
Engage in professional learning related to early childhood education and adult learning to increase one's own knowledge base and skill set.
Participate in a professional learning community, engaging in collective inquiry and cooperative learning with peers.
Participate in action research and work groups or projects with administrators or other early childhood professionals to advance the pre‑kindergarten program, early childhood state strategic plan, and/or contribute to the early childhood profession.
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have completed a State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) to qualify for this teaching position.
Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in early childhood education or child development is preferred.
Experience: Minimum six (6) years experience as an early childhood teacher; experience working with adult learners.
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 three (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 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 in 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.
Supplemental Information Please visit their website at: [URL omitted].
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.
Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Benefits (12‑Month Teachers)
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 part 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. Employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible 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: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, 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 and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance, and other opportunities. 12‑Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.
External Teacher Application Questions
Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position? Yes / No
Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education? Yes / No
I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester? Options: Not applicable (not enrolled), Not applicable (currently enrolled), Not applicable (completed out-of-state SATEP), Not applicable (completed Hawaii SATEP), Yes.
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Executive Office of Early Learning - (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 606437 (2025-04324)
role at
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education
Masters in Early Childhood Education preferred. This position is responsible for providing support to Hawaii Department of Education schools that offer pre‑kindergarten classrooms on their campuses. The role provides professional learning support and assistance that leads to improvements in the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions of pre‑kindergarten teachers and educational assistants, resulting in high quality learning opportunities for children and families.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Child development and learning principles, developmentally appropriate practice, learning progression in content areas (including learning standards and use of learning standards), curriculum design, formative assessment processes and data analysis, application of data to practice, family engagement, observation and documentation of children's play and work.
Coaching/mentoring and team building.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple tasks, work well with team members, legislators, department directors, and stakeholder groups. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak to groups and effectively communicate programs, policies, and issues. Ability to engage in sustained conversations, demonstrate active listening skills (paraphrasing), ask mediating and clarifying questions, summarize key points, and take observational notes.
Must be able to drive to and from schools and includes interisland travel to support schools, teachers, and professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and provide professional learning experiences within a specific area of inquiry related to teacher role, child development and learning, quality interactions, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and family engagement.
Use evidence‑based practices.
Be consistent with the principles of adult learning.
Structure sessions to promote connections between research, theory, and practice.
Respond to each learner's background, experiences, strengths, and needs within the context of our role, professional goals, and school and community culture, and facilitate the development of relationship‑based learning and support communities among teachers (professional learning communities).
Provide or facilitate access to early childhood professional resources and information for teaching staff based on professional growth plans and teacher's inquiry. Provide resources to administrators upon request.
Facilitate communication and coordination between schools and the pre‑kindergarten program's office, acting as a liaison as needed.
Work collaboratively with the team to establish goals for the pre‑kindergarten professional learning support program; develop implementation plans; evaluate the program.
Coordinate work with colleagues and prepare reports as required.
Engage in professional learning related to early childhood education and adult learning to increase one's own knowledge base and skill set.
Participate in a professional learning community, engaging in collective inquiry and cooperative learning with peers.
Participate in action research and work groups or projects with administrators or other early childhood professionals to advance the pre‑kindergarten program, early childhood state strategic plan, and/or contribute to the early childhood profession.
Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have completed a State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) to qualify for this teaching position.
Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in early childhood education or child development is preferred.
Experience: Minimum six (6) years experience as an early childhood teacher; experience working with adult learners.
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 three (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 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 in 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.
Supplemental Information Please visit their website at: [URL omitted].
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.
Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Benefits (12‑Month Teachers)
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 part 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. Employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible 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: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, 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 and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance, and other opportunities. 12‑Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.
External Teacher Application Questions
Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position? Yes / No
Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education? Yes / No
I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester? Options: Not applicable (not enrolled), Not applicable (currently enrolled), Not applicable (completed out-of-state SATEP), Not applicable (completed Hawaii SATEP), Yes.
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