HI Teachers
MEMBERS
1 Members

Teaching Jobs on Teachers.Net

Start a new discussion...
/blockquote>

There is a reason there is a shortage in Hawaii. Have you
noticed like no teachers in Hawaii respond to this site -
Because they don't have the time! - They're teaching
(secondary) 6 subjects plus a citizenship class, no prep
period, no classroom assistants, and working a second job
just to make the bills. Other reasons: -We have ONE school
district for the entire state, however each school is on a
different calendar. -We have a very influential union that
everyone belongs to - like mandatory. And they do not
always represent the wishes of their members. -The cost of
living is higher than any other states, yes CA included.
("Paradise ain't cheap") -Out of state teachers usually
leave after 2 years due to financial strains. -The hiring
process is major bureaucracy - and do I dare say
discrimination? -The paperwork loaded on teachers is
outrages, nothing to do w/teaching, just support for DOE.

However there a...See More
ayman /blockquote>

yah
there's way too many PRAXIS exams required
and teachers seem underpaid for sure
starting in 37k is kinda low
when compared to the cost of living

and taking 3 praxis exams + the basic skills test
that's like one too many

probably why not enough teachers apply
but stil living in hawaii...See More
Feb 24, 2005


Teacher Chatboards

States

Subject Areas

Language Arts

Foreign Language