Red Hill Elementary - Pre School Teacher (2024-01007)

Salary: $51,835.00 - $72,941.00 Annually
Location : Honolulu, HI 96819
Job Type: Full-time 10-month
Job Number: 2024-01007
District / Complex Area: Teacher / Central / AMR
School / Office: Teacher / Red Hill Elementary
Opening Date: 03/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position %: 100%
Teacher Salary Differentials / Bonuses: $5,000 (National Board Certification, Pro-Rated)
$3,000 (Out-Of-State Relocation One Time Bonus)
Description
Red Hill Elementary School is located on the island of Oahu in Honolulu, HI and serves students from Aliamanu Military Reservation, Red Hill Makai and Moanalua Hillside Apartments. The school has celebrated 50 years of service to the children of Hawaii. The school serves approximately 420 students, 70% of whom are military dependents. Support groups include our Parent-Teacher-Student Association, Student Council, and School Community Council. Red Hill Elementary School also enjoys a military partnership through our PTSA. Our school colors are red, white and blue. We are known as the Red Hill Raiders. Student recognition assemblies (Raiders of the Quarter) are held on a quarterly basis. As a Tribes Learning Community school, we focus on the whole child. We have a dedicated staff that works on a beautiful campus with an incredible view of Honolulu. Extracurricular activities include Student Council, Campus Patrol Officers, and a Track team. Incorporating technology in our school and curriculum is a major focus as our students are 21st-century learners. We strive to achieve 21st-century educational excellence for all of our students. Red Hill Elementary was selected as a 2014 Blue Ribbon School in the area of closing the achievement gap.
Are you passionate about early childhood education and creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children? Red Hill Elementary is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team and inspire young minds in our vibrant preschool program. If you have a love for working with young children, creativity, and a commitment to fostering social, emotional, and academic growth, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.
As a Preschool Teacher at Red Hill Elementary, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children during their crucial early years of development. You will work collaboratively with a team of educators and support staff to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote learning and development in all areas, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domain
* Create a warm, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued, respected, and supported.
* Provide differentiated instruction and individualized support to meet the diverse needs and abilities of each child in the classroom.
* Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and maintain open communication to support continuity of care and learning between home and school.
* Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and resources to engage children in hands-on, experiential learning experiences that stimulate curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
* Implement positive behavior guidance techniques and promote social-emotional skills development through modeling, coaching, and reinforcement.
* Assess children's progress and development using informal observations, formal assessments, and portfolio documentation, and use data to inform instructional planning and decision-making.
* Collaborate with parents/guardians to support their involvement in their child's education, provide regular updates on their child's progress, and offer resources and strategies for extending learning at home.
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 ().
Supplemental Information
Please visit 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
For more information about this school, please visit their website at
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.
Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• 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. For more information, please visit the to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.
• 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 called This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, 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. For more information, please visit
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• 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. More information can be found at by visiting the

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by July 30, 2024?

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• No

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