Kainalu Elementary - Preschool Teacher, 605809 (2026-00689)

Kainalu Elementary - Preschool Teacher, 605809 (2026-00689) Kailua, HI Job Details Full-time $5,000 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Teacher collaboration Student performance assessment strategies Curriculum development Teaching Certification Mid-level Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Preschool teaching

Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description Description Description About Kainalu Elementary School:

Kainalu Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, academically rigorous, and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Our mission guides us in delivering an educational experience that balances academic excellence with a heart-centered approach. We uphold the values of excellence, kindness, and service in all aspects of our school life, aiming to inspire these values in our students as well. As a community, we support each other, celebrate diversity, and are especially dedicated to the unique needs of military-connected families.

Position Overview:

We are in search of a compassionate, driven, and innovative Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and embodies our core values of excellence, kindness, and service. This role is critical in laying the foundational stones for our youngest learners' educational journeys, fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a manner that aligns with our school's mission and values. We're developing and implementing an appropriate curriculum that not only promotes academic skills but also instills values of kindness and service. Create an exemplary learning environment that mirrors our commitment to excellence, safety, and nurturing, ensuring each student feels valued and supported. Facilitate activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, fostering a sense of community and service among students. Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor and support student progress, sharing achievements and areas for growth with parents and caregivers. Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider school community to enhance the educational experience and uphold the standards of excellence and service that define Kainalu Elementary. 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.kainalu.org 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 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.