Farrington High - Grade 9-12 Health Teacher, 60379 (2025-04002) in Honolulu, Hawaii at Hawaii State Department of Education

A health teacher's main role is to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their health. Their responsibilities include: Designing and implementing a standards-based health education curriculum. Instructing on topics aligned with national and state standards, such as: Mental and emotional health Nutrition and physical activity Substance abuse prevention (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs) Sexual health and responsibility Violence and unintentional injury prevention Personal health and wellness Using various teaching methods like interactive lessons, discussions, and group activities to engage students. Collaborating with other school staff, parents, and the community to support student health.


The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.

If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website (https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/).
Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.

For more information about this school, please visit their website at: https://www.farringtonhighschool.org/