Out of State Educators

Steps to Teaching in Hawai'i

Applying for Educator Positions

Visit this link for more information and actions to take to apply to the DOE with TFA support throughout the process.

We will work to understand your needs and coordinate with principals to find a strong fit with a school in Hawaii.

Transferring Your Credential

Here in Hawai'i, teacher licensing is handled by an independently run licensing body, the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board. To be a teacher in Hawai'i you must apply for a license through the HTSB. Hiring may be easier if

Due to policies and information constantly changing, we recommend exploring the HTSB site and directing all questions about your license to HTSB>>

The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE)

Hawai'i's DOE is the only public education system across the islands. The HIDOE is comprised of 15 complex areas and 256 schools, coordinated by a series of state-level teams and leaders who are focused on hitting the Strategic Plan’s goals. Each of the 15 complex areas is comprised of two to four school complexes, consisting of a high school and the elementary and middle/intermediate schools that feed into it.

To learn more about the HIDOE, please visit their website>>

Hawai'i State public charter school commission

Each charter school does its own hiring. If you are interested in working at a charter school, please use the charter school directory or the information in the job listing at this site to contact the school directly.

To learn more about the charter schools in Hawai'i, visit the charter school commission website here>>

Additional Resources

HIDOE Teacher Salary Schedule SY 2017-2018

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