Preschool and Childcare Staff Preschool · Honolulu Area

Preschool Teacher & Aide Opportunities

Honolulu | Full-Time
$500 New Hire Bonus | No Teaching Certificate Required

Do you value consistency, teamwork, and showing up for children who depend on you? Kama‘āina Kids—one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces—is seeking dependable, caring individuals to join our preschool teams in Honolulu. Our programs thrive on reliable routines, strong relationships, and staff who are committed to their scheduled hours so children and classrooms can flourish.

We offer excellent training, full benefits, and meaningful career pathways in a supportive, joyful environment rooted in aloha.

Meaningful, Consistent Impact
Young children grow best with familiar faces and steady routines. In this role, your consistent presence helps create a secure, joyful learning environment where keiki can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Supportive ‘Ohana Culture
Work alongside dedicated teammates who value reliability, collaboration, and mutual support. We believe strong teams are built on trust, communication, and commitment to one another.

Career Growth & Paid Training
We invest in long-term team members through ongoing professional development, fully paid CDA certification, and college tuition assistance.

Recognized Top Workplace
Be part of an organization recognized for employee well-being, positivity, and purpose—five years running.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

• Support learning through play-based, hands‑on activities

• Build strong, consistent relationships with children and families

• Contribute ideas and creativity to a collaborative school community

• Reliably work your scheduled days and hours to support classroom continuity

Competitive Pay

• Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hr

• Teachers (once qualified): $19–$25/hr

Plus

• $500 Sign-On Bonus

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Childcare Discounts (50–75% off!)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

  • Your birthday is a paid holiday!

• And more!

• CDA or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

• 6–12 months of relevant experience

• High school diploma

• Infant/Toddler training

• 12–24 months experience with children under 36 months

• No experience required

• Training provided

• Full-time positions available

• Monday–Friday schedules (no evenings or weekends)

• Consistent attendance and ability to work your full assigned schedule is essential

Now hiring at Alewa Heights Preschool and St. Mark’s Preschool (Waikīkī).
Please indicate your location preference on your application.

We are Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families through quality education and care. We support our staff with the training, structure, and aloha they need to succeed—while relying on dependable team members to keep our classrooms strong.

Ready to help shape Hawai‘i’s future—one keiki smile at a time?
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.

Our preschools are located on O‘ahu and Maui. We also operate school-age programs on Kaua‘i, Big Island, O‘ahu, and Maui. Please indicate your location preferences in your online application.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (or have plans to relocate).

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Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.