Job Description

Preschool Teachers & Infant/Toddler Caregivers

You Know Kids. We Know a Great Place to Work With Them.

There’s something pretty special about getting to be part of a child’s earliest years.

You’re there for the new words, growing confidence, big imaginations, first friendships, and all the little moments that add up to something much bigger. You get to create a place where children feel safe to explore, excited to learn, and proud of who they’re becoming.

Kamaʻāina Kids is hiring experienced Preschool Teachers and Infant & Toddler Caregivers in Hawaii Kai.

Bring your creativity, experience, and love for working with keiki to a team that values what you do—and gives you the support, benefits, and opportunities to keep growing.

Hawaii Kai Preschool, $19-25/hr

$500 New Hire Bonus • Full-Time & Sub Opportunities

Make Their Day—and Yours

Young children are curious about everything, which means there’s always something new to discover together.

Your day might include turning a story into an adventure, creating an art project, exploring outside, singing and moving together, helping a child make a new friend, or watching that proud smile when they finally master something new.

You’ll:

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, welcome, and excited to learn
• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and creativity
• Bring learning to life through art, music, movement, stories, sensory play, and outdoor exploration
• Help children build confidence, independence, communication, and social skills
• Get to know each child and celebrate what makes them unique
• Build strong, positive relationships with families
• Work alongside a team of educators who are just as invested in helping keiki thrive

You bring the experience. We’ll give you a place to put it to work.

Great Teachers Deserve Great Benefits

Preschool Teachers | $22–$25/hour

Based on qualifications and experience

Infant & Toddler Caregivers | $19–$21/hour

Based on qualifications and experience

Eligible employees also receive:

• $500 New Hire Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• 50–75% Childcare Tuition Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays — including your birthday
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid CDA certification
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities
• And more!

Weekdays Are for Work. Weekends Are Yours.

Our preschool teams work Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

No nights. No weekends.

That means you can build a career in early childhood education without giving up every evening, Saturday, and Sunday to do it.

What We're Looking For

Preschool Teachers

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a 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 required training with our support

Find Your Place at Kamaʻāina Kids

Kamaʻāina Kids is Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider and has been 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 that starts with supporting the people who make that work possible every day.

We operate preschools on Oʻahu and Maui and school-age programs on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu, and Maui.

Ready for a childcare career where your experience is valued and there’s room to grow? Apply today and join our Kamaʻāina Kids ʻohana.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi or have plans to relocate.

Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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.