Great early childhood teachers do more than teach colors, numbers, and letters.
You help children find their confidence. You turn everyday questions into opportunities to explore. You help toddlers navigate big feelings, preschoolers build friendships, and families feel confident that their children are learning and cared for.
At Kamaʻāina Kids, we're looking for Preschool Teachers and Infant & Toddler Caregivers who want to do meaningful work while building a career in early childhood education.
Hawaii Kai Area
$500 New Hire Bonus • Full-Time & Sub Opportunities
The best learning at this age doesn't always look like learning.
It looks like paint-covered hands. A favorite story read for the tenth time. Building something, knocking it down, and trying again. Singing loudly. Exploring outside. Learning how to take turns, ask for help, and discover something new.
As part of our teaching team, you'll create those experiences while supporting each child's development through purposeful, play-based learning.
You'll:
Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe and valued
Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
Support cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development
Bring learning to life through art, music, movement, sensory experiences, stories, and outdoor play
Help children develop independence, confidence, communication, and early learning skills
Build positive, trusting relationships with families
Collaborate with fellow educators to create a strong classroom community
Recognize and celebrate the individual strengths and milestones of every child
Early childhood educators deserve to work somewhere that recognizes the skill, patience, creativity, and heart this work requires.
Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces for five years running, and we're committed to creating an environment where our teachers feel supported by their teams and have opportunities to keep growing.
Love teaching but wondering what's next?
We'll help you keep moving forward.
Our educators have access to:
Paid professional development
Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
College tuition assistance
Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership positions
Hands-on support from experienced early childhood professionals
Whether you're continuing your career in the classroom or working toward your next role, there's room to grow at Kamaʻāina Kids.
$22–$25/hour, based on qualifications and experience
$19–$21/hour, based on qualifications and experience
$17–$18.50/hour
Plus:
$500 New Hire Bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
50–75% Childcare Tuition Discounts
College Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays — including your birthday
Professional development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
And more!
Monday–Friday | Full-Time Daytime Hours
No evenings.
No weekends.
Build meaningful relationships with your children and families while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule.
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
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!)
Monday–Friday • Full-Time
✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends
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).
Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs. Our services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & afterschool programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, convention childcare and hotel programs.
Kama‘aina Kids is made up of several divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9,700 children and families daily. We are currently one of the largest childcare providers in the State of Hawaii.
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