Infant & Toddler Caregiver (Teacher)

Honolulu area

$500 New Hire Bonus

• Full-Time, Monday- Friday
  
  

Nurture little ones. Support early growth. Make a lasting impact.

Do you have a heart for caring for babies and toddlers during their most important early years? From first smiles to first steps, your role as a caregiver helps shape a child’s world.

Kama‘āina Kids, one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces, is hiring experienced Infant & Toddler Caregivers (Teachers) in Kailua and Kāneʻohe. Join a supportive team where your experience is valued and your work truly matters.

Pay & Growth OpportunityPay: $19–$25 per hour (based on experience)

Grow with Us: If you're not quite PATCH qualified for Caregiver, you can grow with us! We support your continued development by providing the required Infant/Toddler training hours and the cost of obtaining your CDA. Build your career in early childhood education with a team that invests in you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for infants and toddlers
• Support developmental milestones through play, interaction, and routine
• Create a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Follow daily schedules including feeding, diapering, and nap routines
• Build trusting relationships with families and your teaching team
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Meaningful work during a child’s most critical developmental years
• A caring, team-oriented environment that feels like ʻohana
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Be part of a Top Workplace in Hawai‘i and the USA
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 2 and under in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
• Patient, nurturing, and attentive to the needs of young children
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team
• Passion for supporting early childhood development
  
  

Schedule & Locations

• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Honolulu area preschools
• Weekday daytime hours (no nights or weekends)
  
  

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage (for eligible employees)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discounts
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  
  

See more information about our benefits here.

Why Kama‘āina Kids?We’re Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, proudly 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 training, structure, and aloha.

Preschools located on O‘ahu and Maui

School-age programs on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, O‘ahu, and Maui

Visit kamaainakids.com for location information.

Ready to make a difference from the very beginning?

Join our Kama‘āina Kids ʻohana and help give Hawai‘i’s keiki the strongest start possible.

👉 Apply today at jobs.kamaainakids.comPlease indicate your location preferences on your online application.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (or have plans to relocate).
  
  

Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.