Kamaaina Kids·Kailua, Hawaii
Support the daily operations of a preschool classroom by facilitating learning activities and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children. Build positive relationships with children and families while assisting in their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Preschool & toddler aides
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.
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Kailua and Kaneohe Areas, $17-25/hr
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8: 30a-530p
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.
Bring your patience, energy, and willingness to learn. We'll help you build the rest.
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.
The little things you do every day add up to something pretty important.
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.
New to childcare? That's okay! We have a limited number of entry-level Aide positions available while you complete the requirements to become PATCH qualified—and we'll pay for your CDA certification.
Schedule & locations
Monday–Friday • Full Time, 8: 30-5:30 ✔ No evenings ✔ No weekends
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, O‘ahu, and Maui
Please indicate your location preferences on your online application. Visit kamaainakids.com [http://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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. A willingness to learn and work with young children is essential, with specific training and certification support provided for those new to the field.
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.
