About Us Leihoku Elementary School ’s Mission and Vision is “Every Child, Every Time.” This statement symbolically encapsulates our philosophy of taking care of EVERY child, in EVERY situation: academically, socially, and developmentally.

This beliefs system extends itself to our families, our community, and the entire staff of Leihoku. It is a belief that once you are a member of the Leihoku 'ohana (family), you are part of a special fraternity that cares and nurtures 24/7, on and off campus, from womb to tomb.

Embedded in this belief is a passion and drive to establish high expectations and deliver a committed “system of support,” that ensures success for all. Students are not only provided a rich curriculum that stimulates thinking and learning, but they also have exploratory learning opportunities for real life applications.

These academic structures deliver powerful instructional practices that are supported by collaborative planning, coaching, and professional development. A “system of support” is committed to ensuring highly effective and passionate educators that can deliver effective instruction and rich learning opportunities to ensure that all students can dream, achieve, and become stewards of our next generation.

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://sites.google.com/k12.hi.us/leihokuelementary/home