What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool and Toddler Aides position at Kama'aina Kids?
Preschool & Toddler Aides
Where Little Moments Become Lifelong Memories
Every day, you'll celebrate first steps, first friendships, and exciting discoveries. One moment you're singing songs, the next you're helping a child master a new skill or comforting them through a big emotion. These everyday moments shape confident, curious children—and they can make your work incredibly rewarding.
At Kamaʻāina Kids, we're looking for caring, energetic Preschool & Toddler Aides to join our team at Hawaii Kai Preschool. Whether you're starting your career in early childhood education or bringing experience with you, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you thrive.
Kailua and Kaneohe Areas
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-530p
Why You'll Love This Role
Make a Difference Every Day
Help young children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through play, creativity, exploration, and meaningful relationships.
Work With People Who Care
Join a welcoming team that believes collaboration, encouragement, and laughter are just as important as lesson plans.
Grow While You Work
We invest in our teachers because great educators deserve opportunities to grow.
We offer:
Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces because we believe that when employees feel supported, children benefit too.
What You'll Do
$17.00–$18.50 per hour (based on qualifications)
We also offer:
Preschool & Toddler Aide
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Monday–Friday
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, O‘ahu, and Maui
Please indicate your location preferences on your online application.
Visit kamaainakids.com for location information.
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.
Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
Where Little Moments Become Lifelong Memories
Every day, you'll celebrate first steps, first friendships, and exciting discoveries. One moment you're singing songs, the next you're helping a child master a new skill or comforting them through a big emotion. These everyday moments shape confident, curious children—and they can make your work incredibly rewarding.
At Kamaʻāina Kids, we're looking for caring, energetic Preschool & Toddler Aides to join our team at Hawaii Kai Preschool. Whether you're starting your career in early childhood education or bringing experience with you, we'll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you thrive.
Kailua and Kaneohe Areas
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-530p
Why You'll Love This Role
Make a Difference Every Day
Help young children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through play, creativity, exploration, and meaningful relationships.
Work With People Who Care
Join a welcoming team that believes collaboration, encouragement, and laughter are just as important as lesson plans.
Grow While You Work
We invest in our teachers because great educators deserve opportunities to grow.
We offer:
- Paid training
- Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
- College tuition assistance
- Career advancement opportunities into Lead Teacher and leadership positions
Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces because we believe that when employees feel supported, children benefit too.
What You'll Do
- Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom where children feel valued.
- Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
- Lead and participate in art projects, music, storytelling, outdoor play, sensory experiences, and hands-on learning.
- Build positive partnerships with families and coworkers.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and nurturing learning environment.
- Encourage each child's curiosity, confidence, and independence.
$17.00–$18.50 per hour (based on qualifications)
We also offer:
- $500 Sign-On Bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 6% Company Match
- Childcare Tuition Discounts (50–75%)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays—including your birthday!
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- And more!
Preschool & Toddler Aide
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Enjoy working with young children and helping them learn through play
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
- 12–24 months of experience caring for children under age 3 in a licensed childcare setting
- Infant/Toddler training completed or willingness to obtain it with our support
- CDA or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
- 6–12 months of experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program
Monday–Friday
- Full Time, 8:30-5:30 ✔ No evenings ✔ No weekends
- Aikahi Preschool
- Kaneohe Preschool
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, O‘ahu, and Maui
Please indicate your location preferences on your online application.
Visit kamaainakids.com for location information.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (or have plans to relocate).
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.
Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
Salary : $17 - $19