Substitute Preschool and Toddler Aides
Kamaaina Kids·Kahului, Hawaii
Kamaaina Kids·Kahului, Hawaii
Create a safe and nurturing classroom environment to support the social, emotional, and language development of young children. Facilitate learning through age-appropriate activities including art, music, and outdoor play while building positive relationships with families.
Preschool & Toddler Aides Help Little Learners Grow Through Play, Care, and Connection Every day in our classrooms is filled with first words, first friendships, messy art projects, belly laughs, and big milestones.
If you're passionate about helping young children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn, we'd love to meet you.
Kamaʻāina Kids—recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces—is hiring Substitute Preschool & Toddler Aides to join our team at Kahului.
Whether you're beginning your early childhood career or looking for a supportive place to grow, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and opportunities to help you succeed.
Kahului Substitute/Flexible Opporutnities Why You'll Love Working Here Meaningful Work Every Day Help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn through play, discovery, music, movement, stories, and hands-on experiences that build confidence and curiosity.
A Team That Feels Like Family Join a collaborative, encouraging group of educators who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another.
Grow Your Career Whether you're just getting started or already have experience, we'll invest in your future with: Paid training Fully paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification College tuition assistance Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher and other leadership roles A Workplace You'll Be Proud Of Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces year after year because we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our keiki.
What You'll Do Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing classroom environment.
Support children's social, emotional, language, and early learning development through age-appropriate activities.
Encourage curiosity through art, music, outdoor play, stories, movement, and hands-on exploration.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping every child thrive.
Pay & Benefits Competitive Pay: $17–$18.5/hour (based on role and qualifications) $500 Sign-On Bonus College Tuition Reimbursement Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance 401(k) with 6% Company Match Childcare Discounts (50–75% off!) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays (Yes—your birthday is a holiday 🎉) And more!
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Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Depending on the specific role, requirements range from no prior experience for Aides to a CDA or Bachelor's degree for Teachers.
Market context
In Hawaii, substitute preschool and toddler aide roles often draw steady interest because early childhood programs need flexible coverage for classrooms and care routines. These positions can be competitive when schedules are variable, so having a high school diploma or GED, being at least 18, and showing reliability and comfort with young children can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm whether the posting asks for any additional credentials or experience before applying.
