Job Description

Preschool & Toddler Teachers

Help Children Discover, Grow, and Thrive Every Day

The best classrooms are filled with laughter, curiosity, imagination, and caring teachers who make every child feel seen. At Kamaʻāina Kids, you'll help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the joy of learning through play.

Whether you love helping toddlers explore the world around them or preparing preschoolers for kindergarten, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Honolulu Area

$500 New Hire Bonus • Full-Time, 7a-4p, 8a-5p, 8:30a-5p

Why You'll Love Working Here

Make Every Day Meaningful

From messy art projects to story time, outdoor adventures, and milestone moments, you'll help children learn, grow, and develop skills they'll carry for life.

Every day includes opportunities to inspire children through:

• Hands-on learning

• Music and movement

• Outdoor exploration

• Creative play

• Early literacy activities

• Social and emotional learning

Join an Award-Winning Team

Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces because we believe great teachers deserve great support. You'll work alongside passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the children they serve.

Invest in Your Future

Whether you're beginning your early childhood career or growing into a leadership role, we're committed to helping you succeed.

We provide:

• Paid professional development

• Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

• College tuition assistance

• Opportunities for advancement into Lead Teacher and leadership positions

Enjoy a Consistent Schedule

• Monday–Friday

• Daytime hours

• No evenings

• No weekends

What You'll Do

As part of our teaching team, you'll:

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged.

• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.

• Support children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through play-based learning.

• Encourage creativity through art, music, sensory activities, outdoor play, and storytelling.

• Build strong partnerships with families through positive communication.

• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create an engaging, supportive classroom environment.

• Celebrate each child's unique strengths while helping them reach developmental milestones.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay

• Qualified Teachers: $22–$25/hour DOE

• Infant & Toddler Caregivers: $19–$21/hour DOE

• Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hour

Plus, enjoy outstanding benefits including:

• $500 New Hire Bonus

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with 6% Company Match

• Childcare Tuition Discounts (50–75%)

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays—including your birthday!

• Professional development and career growth

• Employee Assistance Program

• And more!

Who We're Looking For

Qualified Teachers

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED

• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

• 6–12 months of experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

Infant & Toddler Caregivers

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED

• 12–24 months of experience working with children under age three in a licensed childcare setting

• Infant/Toddler training (or willingness to complete—we'll help!)

Schedule & Locations

Monday–Friday • Full-Time
✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends

Now Hiring At:

• Alewa Heights

• Judd St

• Honolulu

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

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).

Ready to help shape Hawai‘i’s future—one keiki smile at a time?
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.