Assist teachers in facilitating learning, play, and exploration for preschool and toddler-aged children. Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment while supporting children's social and developmental milestones.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Applicants should demonstrate patience, energy, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
Key skills
ChildcarePatienceCommunicationClassroom managementEarly childhood educationSupervisionTeamworkInstructional support
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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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Preschool & Toddler Aides
Love Kids? Come Work With Us!
If spending your day singing songs, reading stories, getting messy with art projects, and celebrating things like “I DID IT!” sounds better than sitting behind a desk—we should talk.
Kamaʻāina Kids is hiring Preschool & Toddler Aides in Kailua!
You don’t need a long childcare resume to get started. If you love working with kids, show up ready to learn, and want a job where your work actually matters, we can help you build the rest.
Kailua Area| $17-18.5/hr DOE
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-530p
What Does an Aide Actually Do?
You’ll spend your day helping our littlest keiki learn, play, explore, and figure out the world around them.
That might mean:
Reading the same favorite book for the third time
Helping with art projects, music, sensory play, and outdoor fun
Encouraging a toddler who’s learning to do something all by themselves
Helping preschoolers practice sharing, communicating, and making friends
Giving a little extra comfort when someone is having a tough morning
Keeping the classroom clean, safe, and ready for whatever comes next
Working alongside teachers who know that some of the best learning happens through play
Will it be quiet? Probably not.
Will you occasionally go home with paint, glitter, or mystery crumbs on your clothes? Absolutely.
But you’ll also get hugs, belly laughs, ridiculous stories, and a front-row seat to some pretty big little milestones.
New to Childcare? That’s Okay.
We have a limited number of entry-level Aide positions for people who are ready to learn and work toward PATCH qualification.
We’ll help you get there with:
Company-paid CDA certification
Paid training and professional development
College tuition assistance
Hands-on experience with experienced teachers
Opportunities to move into Teacher, Lead Teacher, and leadership positions
You don’t have to have your entire career figured out before you apply.
You can start here and grow from here.
And Yes, There Are Benefits
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
No nights. No weekends. Just a consistent full-time schedule you can plan around.
Benefits for You & Your ʻOhana
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 advancement opportunities
And more!
Plus, your schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM.
No nights. No weekends.
Think You’d Be a Good Fit?
You’ll need to:
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma or GED
Be dependable and ready to learn
Have patience, energy, and a genuine love for working with young children
If you’ve been thinking about working with kids but weren’t sure you had enough experience to get started, this opportunity is for you.
Grow With 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.
We’ve spent decades helping Hawaiʻi’s keiki learn, grow, and thrive—and we invest in our employees so they can grow right alongside them.
Ready to turn your love of working with kids into something more? Apply today and start building your career with Kamaʻāina Kids.
Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ʻohana.
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 for location information.
*Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi 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.