Kamaaina Kids·Kahului, Hawaii
You will create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment while supporting the social, emotional, and physical development of children. Responsibilities include leading activities like art and music, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and building positive relationships with families and the teaching team.
Preschool & Toddler Aides Start a Career That Makes a Difference You don't need years of experience to make a big impact on a child's day.
At Kamaʻāina Kids, our Preschool & Toddler Aides help create the safe, happy, engaging classrooms where keiki learn to trust, explore, make friends, and discover what they can do.
We're hiring caring, dependable people to join our preschool teams in Kailua and Kaneohe.
If you love working with children and want a job with purpose, a consistent weekday schedule, great benefits, and room to grow, this could be the place to start.
Kahului Area Substitute, Various Shifts, Monday-Friday No Childcare Career Yet?
Start One Here.
Some of our best educators started exactly where you are.
We have a limited number of entry-level Aide opportunities for candidates who don't yet have all of the experience or credentials required for other preschool positions.
We'll help you build them.
Kamaʻāina Kids offers: Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification Paid training and professional development College tuition assistance Hands-on experience alongside experienced early childhood educators Opportunities to advance into Teacher, Lead Teacher, and leadership roles Bring your patience, energy, and willingness to learn.
We'll help you build the rest.
What Your Day Might Look Like Preschool days are rarely boring.
You might start the morning helping children settle into their classroom, spend the afternoon painting, building, singing, reading stories, exploring outside, or helping a toddler work through some very big feelings.
Along the way, you'll: Help create a classroom where children feel safe, included, and excited to learn Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development Participate in art, music, stories, sensory play, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning Encourage independence, curiosity, communication, and confidence Build positive relationships with children, families, and your teaching team Help keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for the next adventure The little things you do every day add up to something pretty important.
A Schedule You Can Count On Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM No evenings.
No weekends.
Enjoy a consistent full-time schedule while keeping your nights and weekends for yourself.
Benefits That Support You, Too We believe taking care of children starts with taking care of the people who care for them.
Eligible employees receive: $500 Sign-On 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 Employee Assistance Program Professional development and career advancement opportunities And more!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. While experience is preferred for some roles, entry-level positions are available for those willing to obtain necessary certifications.
Market context
In Hawaii, preschool and toddler aide openings often reflect steady demand tied to childcare staffing needs and early learning programs. These roles can be competitive because employers may ask for age and education minimums plus a CDA, early childhood degree, or licensed childcare experience, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, dental coverage, and sign-on bonuses can vary by employer. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
