Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Hawaii
Teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in K-12 public schools overseen by the Hawaii Department of Education, the state's single unified school district, as well as private schools and universities across Honolulu, Hilo, and Maui. International educators with credentials in STEM, special education, or language instruction find the most active sponsorship activity.
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Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA09
Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Location: UH Manoa
Date Posted: 7/14/26
Closing Date: 8/31/26
Salary Information: Step 18 - $2,335.50 month/ $24,912 annual, salary schedule
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Recruiting to fill three (3) openings. Positions are temporary, non-tenure track, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient enrollment, and program needs.
Appointments may be renewable, subject to availability of funds, continued program needs, and satisfactory performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under faculty supervision:
- Teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in one or more of the following areas of Hawaiian Studies: (HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356) and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
- Teach and/or provide support and assistance to instructor in the development and delivery of course content, discussion leading and facilitation, student feedback, and assessment.
- Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology-enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T. - Here Or There).
- Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g. Laulima, Lamaku, communication and collaboration tools).
- Attend weekly training meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
- Admitted full-time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
- Completion of Hawaiian Studies 107 and another upper-division or graduate HWST course.
Desirable Qualifications
- Fluency in Hawaiian language;
- Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program;
- Grade point average above 3.0;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
To Apply:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
- CV/Resume
- Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references
- Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire)
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Dr. Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi, kikiloi@hawaii.edu.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA09
Hiring Unit: Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies under the Hawai'inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Location: UH Manoa
Date Posted: 7/14/26
Closing Date: 8/31/26
Salary Information: Step 18 - $2,335.50 month/ $24,912 annual, salary schedule
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Recruiting to fill three (3) openings. Positions are temporary, non-tenure track, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient enrollment, and program needs.
Appointments may be renewable, subject to availability of funds, continued program needs, and satisfactory performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under faculty supervision:
- Teach and/or assist with courses during the Fall/Spring semesters in one or more of the following areas of Hawaiian Studies: (HWST 107, HWST 207, HWST 307, HWST 356) and/or other Hawaiian Studies courses as needed.
- Teach and/or provide support and assistance to instructor in the development and delivery of course content, discussion leading and facilitation, student feedback, and assessment.
- Provide faculty direct technical support delivering technology-enhanced and online courses (Hybrid, asynchronous, synchronous, and H.O.T. - Here Or There).
- Provide student direct technical support with course technologies (e.g. Laulima, Lamaku, communication and collaboration tools).
- Attend weekly training meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies or field of study closely allied to Hawaiian culture, history, language and/or arts.
- Admitted full-time at the University of Hawai'i in a graduate degree program at the time of hire.
- Completion of Hawaiian Studies 107 and another upper-division or graduate HWST course.
Desirable Qualifications
- Fluency in Hawaiian language;
- Admitted to the Hawaiian Studies Graduate Program;
- Grade point average above 3.0;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
To Apply:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
- CV/Resume
- Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references
- Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire)
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries:
Dr. Scott Kekuewa Kikiloi, kikiloi@hawaii.edu.
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Which employers in Hawaii sponsor visas for teaching roles?
The Hawaii Department of Education is the largest sponsor of teaching positions in the state, hiring for public schools across all islands. Private institutions such as Punahou School, Kamehameha Schools, and Hawaii Preparatory Academy also sponsor international teachers. At the post-secondary level, the University of Hawaii system sponsors faculty and instructional staff across its multiple campuses.
Which visa types are most common for teaching jobs in Hawaii?
The H-1B visa is the most common route for university-level and specialized K-12 teaching roles that qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The J-1 visa is widely used for exchange teachers in public schools through programs approved by the U.S. Department of State. Some private schools also sponsor O-1 visas for teachers with extraordinary ability in specialized disciplines.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most teaching visa sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu on Oahu has the highest concentration of teaching sponsorship opportunities, reflecting the density of public schools, private institutions, and University of Hawaii Manoa. Hilo on the Big Island sees activity through University of Hawaii Hilo and Hawaii Island public schools. Maui's growing population has increased demand at both the K-12 and community college levels in Kahului and Wailuku.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find teaching roles in Hawaii where employers are open to visa sponsorship. You can filter specifically by state and role type to surface relevant openings across K-12 schools, private institutions, and universities. Because Hawaii's teacher shortage is acute in special education and STEM, those credentials improve visibility on the platform and with hiring schools statewide.
Are there any Hawaii-specific considerations for teachers seeking visa sponsorship?
Hawaii operates a single statewide school district, meaning public school sponsorship flows through one central employer rather than hundreds of local districts as in most states. Teachers must hold or obtain a Hawaii Department of Education license, and credential evaluation for internationally trained educators can add lead time to the hiring process. STEM, special education, and Hawaiian language instruction face persistent shortages, which improves sponsorship prospects in those subject areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching jobs in Hawaii?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.