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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.
Hawaii Kai Area
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.
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!
Qualifications
Preschool & Toddler Aide
At least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
Enjoy working with young children and helping them learn through play
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.
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
12–24 months of experience caring for children under age 3 in a licensed childcare setting
Infant/Toddler training completed or willingness to obtain it with our support
Teacher
CDA or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
6–12 months of experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program
Schedule & Locations
Monday–Friday • Full Time, 8:30-5:30
✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends
Now Hiring At:
Aikahi Preschool
Kaneohe Preschool
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 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.
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
