Hawaii Teacher Certification
How to Become a Teacher in Hawaii
The state of Hawaii issues three different licenses which enable eligible candidates to teach in the Hawaii public school system: a provisional license, a standard license, an advanced license. In addition to the traditional routes for Hawaii teacher certification, there are also alternative routes to certification available to those who qualify.
- I want to be a teacher in Hawaii, but don’t have a degree: Earn an Education Degree
- I want to be a teacher and have a degree, but not in education: Learn about Hawaii’s Alternative Certification Process and Programs
- I have a teaching degree and am interested in more education: Learn about Master’s Degree Education Programs or Doctorate Education Programs and Information.
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Popular Programs:
- Master's-Education
- Graduate Certificate-Management of Education Corporation/Corporate Training Divisions
- Graduate Certificate-Education Leadership
- Graduate Certificate-Curriculum Leadership
Hawaii Teacher Education Requirements
In order to complete the education requirements to receive a provisional or standard license, applicants must either complete a state-approved teacher education program (SATEP), or prove that they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least three years of teaching experience in the content area and grade level which they wish to teach. Candidates for Hawaii teaching certification who wish to obtain an advanced certificate must hold a master’s degree or higher from an accredited, state-approved institution.
Profiles of Well Known Schools
Chaminade University of Honolulu: Chaminade is currently the only Catholic institution of higher education in the state of Hawaii. The university was founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary and was originally known as St. Louis Jr. College before being renamed Chaminade. The Marianists are well known for their ideals of inclusiveness and progressive thinking. The educational offerings are housed within the Chaminade Education Division which offers students the following degrees: Associate in Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master in Education. Chaminade also confers a fully accredited online bachelors degree program in teacher education geared towards students seeking their first teaching credentials. The curriculum is liberal arts based and infused with Marianist ideals that are designed to help the student grow educationally, professionally, personally and spiritually.
In January 2012, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics listed Hawaii’s unemployment rate at 6.5%, well below the national average of 8.5%. The Occupational Supply & Demand System has projected 1,199 annual new job opportunities in library and education related fields in Hawaii through 2018. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 11,295 public school and 2,880 private school teachers were registered in Hawaii in 2008 and 2007 respectively. The average beginning teacher salary in Hawaii is $43,157 and the average overall teacher salary is $55,063, the 17th highest average teacher salary in the nation (National Education Association). The US Department of Labor and Industrial Relations lists ‘Education’ 4th in their list of the 10 Hawaiian industries with the greatest hiring rates in 2011. The NEA emphasizes shortages in special education and secondary math and science teachers and librarians throughout the state. The Hawaii State Teachers Association, the largest active teachers union in Hawaii, also cites shortages in special education professionals and encourages new teachers to pursue special education certification. Overall, it is projected that new positions in education and library services will continue to become available at a reliable rate. However, the competition for jobs has tended to keep wages down despite the high cost of living across the state.
Hawaii Teacher Testing Requirements
Prospective teachers who wish to receive a provisional, standard, or advanced license to teach in the state of Hawaii must take and successfully pass the Praxis I as well as the specific Praxis II test for the subject area and grade level they wish to teach. These tests are designed to ensure that prospective teachers have the content knowledge and teaching skills necessary to become effective educators.
Hawaii Teacher Salary and Jobs
| Type | Number Employed | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers | 1,280 | $32,870 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 80 | $43,280 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 5,670 | $53,870 |
| Middle School Teachers | 1,680 | $52,160 |
| Secondary School Teachers | 4,280 | $54,310 |
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2011.
School Programs for Becoming a Teacher in Hawaii
Request free information from the following schools to learn more about your options for choosing a teacher degree program. We recommend you: Request information from one or more of these schools
Popular Programs:
- MA in Education (Leadership in Early Childhood Education)
- BA in Early Childhood Education
- MA in Educational Leadership and Administration (Tier 1)
- MA in Education with Instructional Technology Emphasis
- And more...
Popular Programs:
- B.S. in Education / Elementary Education
- M.A. in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
- M.A. in Education/Secondary Teacher Education
- M.A. in Education/Administration and Supervision
- And more...
Popular Programs:
- M.A. Teaching (K-8)
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program (K-8)
- B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
- M.A. Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
- And more...
Popular Programs:
- Master's-Education
- Graduate Certificate-Management of Education Corporation/Corporate Training Divisions
- Graduate Certificate-Education Leadership
- Graduate Certificate-Curriculum Leadership
Popular Programs:
- Teaching & Learning: Integrated Concentration (MAED)
- Advanced Educational Administration (EdS)
- Instructional Leadership (EdD)
- Educational Leadership (EdD)
Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Hawaii
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui Street
Laie, HI 96762-1294
(808) 675-3211
admissions.byuh.edu
Chaminade University of Honolulu
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-1578
(808) 735-4711
www.chaminade.edu/admissions/ug/
Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 544-0200
www.hpu.edu/admissions
Honolulu Community College
874 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96817-4598
(808) 845-9129
honolulu.hawaii.edu/admissions/index.html
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, HI 96816-4496
(808) 734-9000
kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/admissions.html
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782-3393
(808) 455-0011
www.leeward.hawaii.edu/AdmissHome
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822-2301
(808) 956-7651
manoa.hawaii.edu/prospective/
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