Preschool and Childcare Staff

Honolulu | Full-Time & Part-Time
$500 New Hire Bonus | No Teaching Certificate Required

Are you passionate about working with young children and making a meaningful difference every day? Kama‘āina Kids, one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces, is hiring caring, energetic individuals to join our preschool teams in Honolulu. We offer excellent training, full benefits, and real opportunities for growth—all in a supportive, joyful work environment.

Join Our Team as a Preschool Teacher or Aide!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Make a Difference Every Day
Create joyful learning experiences through play, creativity, and exploration while helping keiki grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Supportive ‘Ohana Culture
Work alongside caring colleagues who value teamwork, fun, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Career Growth & Paid Training
We invest in you with ongoing professional development, fully paid CDA certification, and college tuition assistance.

Recognized Top Workplace
Be part of an organization celebrated for employee well-being, positivity, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

• Support learning through play-based activities and hands-on experiences

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families

• Contribute your ideas and creativity to a vibrant school community

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Pay

  • Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hr

  • Teachers (once qualified): $19–$25/hr

• $500 Sign-On Bonus

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Childcare Discounts (50–75% off!)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

  • Your birthday is a paid holiday!

• And more!

Qualifications

Teachers

• CDA or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

• 6–12 months of relevant experience

Caregivers (Infant/Toddler)

• High school diploma

• Infant/Toddler training

• 12–24 months experience with children under 36 months

Teacher Aides

• No experience required

• Training provided

Schedule & Locations:

Part-time & Full-time schedules, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends! Now hiring at our preschool location at Alewa Heights Preschool. Please indicate your location preferences on your application. 

Why Kama‘āina Kids?

We’re Hawaii’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, recognized as a Top Workplace for five years running. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through quality education and care—and we support our staff with the tools, training, and aloha they need to thrive.

Ready to help shape Hawai‘i’s future—one keiki smile at a time?
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.

Our preschools are located on Oahu and Maui. We also operate school age programs on Kauai, Big Island, Oahu, and Maui. Indicate your location preferences on your online application! Check our website (kamaainakids.com) for location information. 

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaii (Or have plans to relocate) to qualify. 

Learn more:
Visit our Career Page!! (https://jobs.kamaainakids.com)

Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.