Preschool and Toddler Teachers

Inspire Young Minds. Build Bright Futures.

A child's love of learning begins long before kindergarten—and the teachers who guide those early years make a lasting difference.

Inspire Young Minds. Build Bright Futures. A child's love of learning begins long before kindergarten—and the teachers who guide those early years make a lasting difference.

At Kamaʻāina Kids
, you'll do more than teach. You'll encourage curiosity, celebrate milestones, build confidence, and create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Whether your passion is nurturing toddlers or preparing preschoolers for their next adventure, we'd love to welcome you to our ʻohana.

$500 New Hire Bonus

• Full-Time & Sub Opportunities

Join one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces and become part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and the incredible work early childhood educators do every day.

Guide children through their most important developmental years with engaging activities that encourage creativity, communication, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

• Hands‑on learning
• Music and movement
• Outdoor exploration
• Creative play
• Early literacy and school readiness
• Social and emotional development

We're committed to helping educators succeed through:

• Paid professional development
• Fully sponsored Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
• College tuition assistance
• Advancement opportunities within our growing organization

• Monday–Friday
• Consistent daytime hours
• No evenings
• No weekends

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, included, and encouraged
• Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Support children's cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development through play‑based learning
• Foster positive relationships with families through open communication and partnership
• Collaborate with fellow educators to create a fun, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
• Celebrate each child's unique strengths while helping them reach important developmental milestones

We also offer:

• Qualified Teachers: $22–$25/hour DOE
• Infant/Toddler Caregivers: $19–$21/hour DOE
• Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Childcare discounts (50–75%)
• College tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays—including your birthday!
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• And more! Visit our Career Page for full details

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
• 6–12 months of experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• 12–24 months of experience working with children under age three in a licensed childcare setting
• Infant/Toddler training (or willingness to complete—we'll help!)

Monday–Friday

• Full-Time, No evenings, No weekends

• Hawaii Kai Preschool
• Honolulu Preschool
• Judd Street 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 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 Island, O‘ahu, and Maui

Please indicate your location preferences on your online application.

Visit for location information.

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

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.