Become a Teacher in Hawaii

There are many debates that have resulted with very little action in Hawaii's public education system. Politicians and public education representatives are squabling over whether teacher salaries are reasonable or not. With the extremely high cost of living, a teacher's salary does not go far. The fact that Hawaii is facing a terrible shortage of qualified teachers is a testiment to the fact that with regard to proper compensation for the occupation of a teacher, it is obvious that the salary is not attractive. Hawaii schools are riddled with shoddy conditions and a lack of funding for the core requirements for providing a quality learning environment for students. What Hawaii schools need now is to be infused with educated individuals who are able to prioritize the importance of every issue and immediately begin tackling the most important.

Future Hawaii Teachers: For teachers just entering the field or those deciding whether to enter the field, let it be known that there has not been a better time than now. Those representing the interests of public education in Hawaii have finally determined, with outright certainty, highly educated teachers are imperative to the improvement of our schools. Schools are falling all over themselves trying to hire new teachers with Master's degrees or PhD's. The average pay of a teacher with a Master's degree or PhD is significantly higher than those with only a Bachelor's degree. Set yourself up for financial success and satisfaction in your occupation. Give yourself the tools to understand what is most important in education today, student-data analysis, resource management, ethical practices, modern teacher and learning theories and much more.

Current Hawaii Teachers and Administrators: Sometimes it is easy to forget the objective of an educator's mission. We are here to turn young boys and girls into confident, productive and ethical men and women. Our most important and powerful tool to attain these objectives is our teachers. Therefore, our job as veteran teachers and administrators is to understand how to best support and mentor our most valuable assetts. Solutions to Hawaii's educational difficulties are increasingly complex, yet there are brilliant people who have devoted their lives to establishing these solutions. These complex solutions are being delivered into the educational community through the top, accredited university programs. Therefore, in order for veteran Hawaii teachers and administrators to be able to truly make a difference in your occupation, you need the right tools. Earn a Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials and be the best Hawaii educator you can be.

Browse through the Hawaii Department of Education's website, or a variety of other websites, to find unique explanations regarding the requirements of teachers in Hawaii.

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Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Hawaii:

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
Programs: BA, Master's, PhD, EdD, Certification

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Walden University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's

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Ashford University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification/Licensing, Bachelor's

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Western Governors University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Preparation, Bachelor's, Master's

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Campus:

Argosy University
Locations: Honolulu
Programs: Master's, EdD

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University of Phoenix
Locations: Honolulu, Kapolei, Mililani, Kaneohe
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, EdD

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*Teacher Salary Information For 2008—2009

Average Beginning Teacher Salary:
$31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary:
$77,740 Elementary School Principals:
$82,414 Middle School Principals:
$87,866High School Principals:
$92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.

Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.

On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!

* BLS Statistics

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