Part Time Preschool

Aikahi | Part Time
$500 New Hire Bonus | No Teaching Certificate Required

Love working with young children—but don’t want to be tied to one classroom all day? Enjoy variety, flexibility, and jumping in where you’re needed most?

Kama‘āina Kids, one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces
, is hiring Part-Time Preschool Floater Staff to support our classrooms in Kailua and Kāneʻohe
.

This role is perfect for educators, aides, students, or caregivers who want meaningful part-time work with predictable weekday hours and no evenings or weekends.

• Flexible, Low-Pressure Schedule
  Work part-time during weekday hours while maintaining balance for school, family, or other commitments.

• Variety in Your Day
  Support different classrooms, age groups, and teams—no two days are exactly the same.

• Make a Real Impact
  Help maintain consistency and care for children when extra support is needed—your presence truly matters.

• Supportive ‘Ohana Culture
  Join caring teams that value teamwork, kindness, and stepping in for one another.

• Paid Training & Growth Opportunities
  Training is provided, with opportunities to grow into Aide or Teacher roles if desired.

• Step in to support classrooms as needed throughout the day

• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children

• Assist with play-based learning activities, routines, and transitions

• Build positive relationships with children and staff

• Support a calm, organized, and respectful school environment

This role focuses on support and flexibility
—not lesson planning or full classroom responsibility.

• Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hour

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

• $500 Sign-On Bonus

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Yes—
  your birthday is a paid holiday

• Childcare Discounts (50–75% off!)

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance (eligibility based on hours)

• And more!

• Early childhood students or recent graduates

• Former or current educators seeking part-time work

• Caregivers looking for weekday hours only

• Individuals exploring a career in early childhood education

• Anyone who enjoys flexibility, variety, and working with keiki

Teacher Aides (Floater)

• No experience required

• Training provided

Teachers / Caregivers (if applicable)

• CDA or degree in ECE (or working toward one)

• Infant/Toddler training preferred for younger age groups

Part-Time | Monday–Friday
✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends

Now Hiring At:

• Aikahi Preschool

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—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 Island, O‘ahu, and Maui

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

Ready to make a difference—without full-time pressure?
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.

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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.