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Relocation

by Nala

Feb 18, 2012

Hello everyone, I am hoping you can help me out:-) I am moving to Oahu in June of 2013. I am interested in teaching Kindergarten on the Waianae side of the island. Can you give any insight to teaching conditions, pay scale, class size, parent involvement, housing etc? Thanks for your help!

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I live here Not sure because some of those elementary's are under restructuring so programs vary from school to school.

On 3/16/12, Nala wrote: > > Wow, thanks for the heads up! We will be there this summer and I > plan to go visit some of the schools and hopefully talk with > some principals. What is your reading series? We use Scott >...See MoreNot sure because some of those elementary's are under restructuring so programs vary from school to school.

On 3/16/12, Nala wrote: > > Wow, thanks for the heads up! We will be there this summer and I > plan to go visit some of the schools and hopefully talk with > some principals. What is your reading series? We use Scott > foresman and love it. I would like to get a head start on what I > will be teaching;-) Thanks again! > > > > On 3/15/12, I live here wrote: >> Not to paint a dark picture, but be ready for a sad situation. >> Don't know where you're coming from,but I grew up on this side >> of the island. Let me share some of the tough stuff. >> 1. Don't be surprised by the homelessness & tent villages you >> pass to get to school. Don't be surprised if your students >> come to school in the same clothes every day. Don't be >> surprised if they'd rather take an apple form the treasure >> chest than a sticker. >> 2. Don't be surprised if you can't contact mom or dad. The >> kid's lucky if he HAS both mom & dad. Prison rates & drug use >> are high & so's unemployment. And those with jobs aren't >> making big bucks so they have to work double hard! >> 3. You'll be paid peanuts - like the rest of us Hawaii >> teachers, but rent's pretty cheap on the Waianae coast if you >> can find a good place. >> 4. Depending which school you end up in, you might be teaching >> next to a pig farm - without air condition. And don't be >> surprised if your class is small on days when there's a storm, >> or if surf's up. >> All that said....don't be surprised at HOW BIG THESE KIDS >> HEARTS ARE! they are the most loving gentle things out there. >> It can be intimidating if you are "haole" (white) but if you >> come across with an attitude of "hi, I'm your teacher...but >> will you please teach me about your culture" I can GUARANTEE >> you someone will adopt you & invite you over for thanksgiving >> dinner :) >> >> On 2/18/12, Nala wrote: >>> Hello everyone, I am hoping you can help me out:-) I am >>> moving to Oahu in June of 2013. I am interested in teaching >>> Kindergarten on the Waianae side of the island. Can you >>> give any insight to teaching conditions, pay scale, class >>> size, parent involvement, housing etc? Thanks for your >>> help!

Mar 16, 2012

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Teresa Guardiola Thank you "I live here" and "Nala" for your input on Waianae's schools.

I am working toward buying a house in Waianae and working in the schools there.

I would love to hear more about the area and realities of life there. I spent four months on Oahu and gained a tremendous respect for the Hawaiian language, respect for the land...See MoreThank you "I live here" and "Nala" for your input on Waianae's schools.

I am working toward buying a house in Waianae and working in the schools there.

I would love to hear more about the area and realities of life there. I spent four months on Oahu and gained a tremendous respect for the Hawaiian language, respect for the land and sea, witnessed the strong family and cultural values, and basically yearn to return to the energy that I have only experienced there.

I have 16 years experience teaching high school Spanish and I'm nearly finished with a Master's in Library Science to be a school librarian.

I'm excited to think that positions might be available in the area where I would truly love to live the rest of my life.

Please share with me whatever you can regarding the insider's view of life in the community in Waianae and specifically the schools.

Thank you! Teresa G.

On 3/16/12, Nala wrote: > > Wow, thanks for the heads up! We will be there this summer and I > plan to go visit some of the schools and hopefully talk with > some principals. What is your reading series? We use Scott > foresman and love it. I would like to get a head start on what I > will be teaching;-) Thanks again! > > > > On 3/15/12, I live here wrote: >> Not to paint a dark picture, but be ready for a sad situation. >> Don't know where you're coming from,but I grew up on this side >> of the island. Let me share some of the tough stuff. >> 1. Don't be surprised by the homelessness & tent villages you >> pass to get to school. Don't be surprised if your students >> come to school in the same clothes every day. Don't be >> surprised if they'd rather take an apple form the treasure >> chest than a sticker. >> 2. Don't be surprised if you can't contact mom or dad. The >> kid's lucky if he HAS both mom & dad. Prison rates & drug use >> are high & so's unemployment. And those with jobs aren't >> making big bucks so they have to work double hard! >> 3. You'll be paid peanuts - like the rest of us Hawaii >> teachers, but rent's pretty cheap on the Waianae coast if you >> can find a good place. >> 4. Depending which school you end up in, you might be teaching >> next to a pig farm - without air condition. And don't be >> surprised if your class is small on days when there's a storm, >> or if surf's up. >> All that said....don't be surprised at HOW BIG THESE KIDS >> HEARTS ARE! they are the most loving gentle things out there. >> It can be intimidating if you are "haole" (white) but if you >> come across with an attitude of "hi, I'm your teacher...but >> will you please teach me about your culture" I can GUARANTEE >> you someone will adopt you & invite you over for thanksgiving >> dinner :) >> >> On 2/18/12, Nala wrote: >>> Hello everyone, I am hoping you can help me out:-) I am >>> moving to Oahu in June of 2013. I am interested in teaching >>> Kindergarten on the Waianae side of the island. Can you >>> give any insight to teaching conditions, pay scale, class >>> size, parent involvement, housing etc? Thanks for your >>> help!

Jun 20, 2013

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art teacher

by Arty

Feb 28, 2012

What credentials does a person need to become an art teacher in a Hawaii intermediate or high schools? An art degree and passing the Praxis?

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Summer field trip ideas needed

by Christine

Mar 7, 2012

I teach a 2-week summer program for 7th graders where we cover math and reading concepts, study skills, and self- esteem building. This year we'd like to coordinate a field trip and I am fresh out of ideas. Can anyone help?

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Math Teacher

by Adam Vance

Mar 9, 2012

I have a Bachelors in Economics from UH Manoa. I have thought about being a high school math teacher. But I would be happy teaching other subjects.

What subjects in high school can I teach with a degree in Economics at a high school in Hawaii, more specifically a high school on Maui?

I was thinking of enrolling in Kaplan Univers...See More

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Hi math I am not specifically familiar with Hawaii, but many states and school districts do have alternative certification programs that allow you to teach and get paid while you earn your credential. Believe it or not, you might have a better chance at a job that way than through a traditional program because of the B.S. politics in the education world. ...See More

Mar 9, 2012

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I live here Don't know what the prospects are for positions on Maui, but here's what I'd suggest...

If your BAs in econ, you'd have to go for a math or social science certification.

You could try to get an emergency hire position...where you teach math basically as a substitute, but if you enroll in a teaching certification program you could...See MoreDon't know what the prospects are for positions on Maui, but here's what I'd suggest...

If your BAs in econ, you'd have to go for a math or social science certification.

You could try to get an emergency hire position...where you teach math basically as a substitute, but if you enroll in a teaching certification program you could possibly validate your work time as your student teacher time too.

Don't know the cost now, but University of Phoenix offers a masters in education program. Lots of online stuff so less taxing on your time.

Hurry & get your substitute certification & get on some preferred lists before summer so they can call you if anything opens up for hte shcool year. or check if any schools are offering summer school - that's a good way to get your foot in the door.

all that said, you SURE you want to be a teacher?!

On 3/09/12, Hi math wrote: > I am not specifically familiar with Hawaii, but many states > and school districts do have alternative certification > programs that allow you to teach and get paid while you earn > your credential. Believe it or not, you might have a better > chance at a job that way than through a traditional program > because of the B.S. politics in the education world. > > Also, you are more likely to be kept for a subsequent year > because there is sort of an unspoken understanding that the > interns will be kept for the full two years or whatever of > their program unless they do something outright criminal like > have a Bring-Your-Own-Beer party for the students during the > course final or something. On the other hand, as a > traditionally certified teacher, you are pretty much at the > mercy of fate that you won't get a jerk of a principal who > will nonrenew you after year one over something petty. You > have a near zero chance of ever getting another teaching job > if that happens. You want to play Russian roulette after > paying for certification and spending a couple of broke years > getting your certificate? > > Good luck to you! Just do your research well and choose > wisely. > > On 3/09/12, Adam Vance wrote: >> I have a Bachelors in Economics from UH Manoa. I have >> thought about being a high school math teacher. But I would >> be happy teaching other subjects. >> >> What subjects in high school can I teach with a degree in >> Economics at a high school in Hawaii, more specifically a >> high school on Maui? >> >> I was thinking of enrolling in Kaplan University's Graduate >> Certificate in Mathematics Teaching. Would that graduate >> certificate and a BA in Economics allow me to obtain a >> permanent position as a math teacher in Hawaii? The total >> cost is $6545. >> >> Any recommendations for other cheap and quick certificate >> programs online that can give me the ability to teach math? >> >> Thanks.

Mar 15, 2012

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looking for a french teaching position

by mary

Apr 4, 2012

does anyone know of a high school looking for a French teacher

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PreK or Kindergarten Pen Pals in Hawaii?

by Walker

May 7, 2012

Is anyone interested in exchanging letters with a prek class from Texas? My class has taken an interest in Hawaii. We have been exploring Hawaii from Texas. I think it will be awesome for them to actually communicate with other students in Hawaii. I have 15 students in my classroom. Please let me know if you are interested.

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