About This Position
3rd Grade Teacher position
School History
Pearl City Highlands Elementary School opened its doors on September 3, 1958. The school had a total enrollment of 427 students from K-5. There were 25 staff members including the principal. The school was constructed with 18 classrooms and a cafeteria.
Some of the teachers who opened the school were Ms. Evelyn Misaki, Mr. Edward Misaki, Mr. Melvin Furukawa, Ms. Sadie La Porte, Mr. Masaji Takeuchi, Mr. Toichi Saito, Mr. William Nagaishi, Ms. Hiroko Yoshisige, Ms. Maedalena Casuga, Ms. Lily Mizuno, and Ms. Gladys Murakami.
The first principal was Mr. Thomas Osakoda. He first used the acronym PEACHES to name the school.
The present administration building and library were completed in 1961.
School Vision
PCHES is a community where all feel a sense of belonging cultivating Perseverance, Curiosity, Humility, and the ability to Embrace Challenges, and Self-awareness.
School Mission
Provide students with a variety of rigorous learning opportunities in a safe, nurturing environment developing passionate, motivated learners.
School Beliefs
We believe building loving, positive, and collaborative relationships are foundational to developing a thriving school community.
We believe all students deserve an environment of high expectations, where they are provided every opportunity to maximize their potential.
We believe in the importance of addressing the needs of the whole child.
We believe strong partnerships with families are vital to each student's success.
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://pches.org/