• Do you enjoy teaching or coaching?
• Did you know there are over 1,000 local job openings in education every year?
• Would you like to be a part of the next cohort of educators shaping Hawaii’s future generations?

Career Overview

This industry includes careers in planning, managing and providing education and support services. Careers also include administration and library services. With a high demand for teachers in our state creating a shortfall of over 1,000 educators each year, the state has invested in a 5-year plan to address this area of concern. Short-term programs are available to start a career as a Teacher’s Assistant, while advancement in this industry typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher. People in this career often have skills in critical thinking, active learning, active listening, social perceptiveness, reading comprehension and speaking.

Certifications

Short-term (1-month to 2-years)
Qualifications: HS Diploma or Equivalent

Career Options Available with Certification

• Educational/Teacher Assistants ($20K – $29K)

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Associate Degree Programs

Medium-term (2 – 3 years)
Qualifications: Post-Secondary Enrollment

Career Options Available with Associate’s Degree

• Educational/Teacher Assistants ($20K – $29K – $38K)

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Bachelor Degree Programs

Long-term (4+ years)
Qualifications: Post-Secondary Enrollment 

Career Options Available with Bachelor’s Degree

• Postsecondary Teachers ($39K – $71K – $116K)
• Secondary Education Teachers ($33K – $46 – $66K)
• Early Childhood Education Teachers ($28K – $45K – $64K)
• Education Administrators ($54K – $110K – $202K)
• Teachers and Instructors ($26K – $44K – $71K)

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