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Preschool Teacher & Infant-Toddler Lead Caregiver

The Cole Academy
HONOLULU, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Job description:

The Cole Academy provides Hawaii's finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and island-wide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, Windward Oahu, and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).

We have continuous recruitment at all of our campuses for Preschool Lead Teachers and Infant/Toddler Lead Caregivers, for full-time, part-time and substitute/on-call roles.

Lowest ratios, advanced curriculum & training, ample technological and material resources. Join a great team working together to prepare children for K-12.

Industry-leading salaries, excellent benefits, extensive paid vacations and holidays, EAP.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Responsible, under the supervision of the Center Director, to establish and implement goals and objectives using our developmentally appropriate curriculum that meet the individual needs of the children
  • Establish and maintain regular, on-going communication with parents
  • Maintain positive, nurturing attitude towards each individual child; and utmost, to ensure the health and safety of the children in the care of the Academy.
  • Follows Cole Academy policies and procedures, DHS licensing rules and regulations, and NECPA guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • For Lead positions: Education and experience required for the I/T "Lead Caregiver" and GCC "Teacher" qualification under DHS Early Childhood Registry. 
  • No experience necessary for Aide & Assistant positions, so if your qualifications do not meet this job posting, you may apply to instead be considered for an aide or assistant role, but those positions come with a different wage scale commensurate with these entry- or mid-career roles.

Job Type: Full-time, part-time and substitute

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

  • No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, Full time, 9-hour shift spans with 1 hour break

Experience:

  • Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person



Salary : $22 - $25

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