Become a Teacher
in Hawaii
Certification Roadmap
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Prerequisite Coursework
Teacher Preparation
Certification Reciprocity
Teacher Salary
Required Tests
Teacher Certification Information & Links
Hawaii Highlights
$49030
Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary
$48700
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary
125%
Teacher Salary vs. State Average
15
Vacation Weeks Per Year:
To become a certified teacher in Hawaii, you will need to fulfill all prerequisite coursework, teacher preparation, and testing requirements.
Our goal is to make this process as easy as possible, and we are dedicated to updating the site with new information on a regular basis. To stay up-to-date with the latest in teacher certification, please complete the form in the right sidebar.
Teacher Preparation
Teacher preparation includes the completion of an accredited teacher education program.
Typically teacher education programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. The curricula often includes instruction on foundational knowledge and skills, pedagogy (or the art and science of teaching), and preparing students to research, design and implement learning experiences in their field of study. The fieldwork component can include field observations, student teaching, and an internship.
Alternative Certification
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities whose bachelor’s degree was not in education, and who have not yet earned a traditional teaching certificate, can still receive an alternative teaching certificate by satisfying certain requirements. Information about alternative certification in Hawaii is coming soon!
Certification Reciprocity
Hawaii will accept some teaching credentials from the following states. Contact the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to inquire about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information.
| Alabama | Arizona | Arkansas | California |
| Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida |
| Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana |
| Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine |
| Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Mississippi |
| Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina |
| South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia |
| Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Teacher Salary
- Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas: Hawaii provides differential pay for teachers teaching in high needs schools and for teachers teaching in shortage subject areas
- Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: Hawaii has no induction policies in place
- Average Elementary Teacher Salary: The average elementary school teacher in Hawaii makes $49,030
- Average Secondary Teacher Salary: The average secondary teacher in Hawaii makes $48,700
- Teacher Salary vs. State Average Salary: The average teacher in Hawaii makes 125% of the salary of the average worker in Hawaii
- Number of Vacation Weeks Per Year: The average teacher in Hawaii receives 15 weeks of vacation per year
