Preschool Teacher

Job Posting Title

Preschool Teacher

Employee Type:
Regular

Recruiting

Start Date:

06-01-2026

Recruiting End Date:
Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Our preschools are licensed through the Department of Human Services. This position is a Regular, Full‑time Lead Teaching position with competitive teacher salary and benefits.

We look for Kumu who can be leaders in the classroom, building the foundation of our earliest learners through a Hawaiian Culture‑based education.

At Kamehameha Schools, the mission to educate Native Hawaiian children was established by founder Ke Ali`i Pauahi. The mission is central to all daily functions and is the driving force behind the Schools’ work. The Strategic Plan outlines the path forward, emphasizing that the same values instilled in students are the values teachers should live and teach by. Students, teachers, administrators, and staff are held to a common set of learner outcomes (E Ola!

elements highlighted below) and beliefs that lead us to fulfilling Pauahi’s mission. Through this commitment, all Kamehameha Schools Employees and Students become local and global servant leaders who are culturally engaged and play significant roles in creating strong ʻohana (family) and communities across Hawai`i and beyond.

• Student‑centered learning
• Place‑based (āina‑based) learning environments
• Multicultural education
• Global education and service learning
• Indigenous education and data literacy
• Integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum
• Project/inquiry‑based learning
• Professional learning communities
• Design thinking
• Technology integration
• Personalized learning and authentic assessment
• Mastery‑based focus rather than traditional grading
• Constructivist learning techniques
• Family engagement in learning outcomes

Faculty positions at Kamehameha Schools require a high level of cutting‑edge teaching skills, the ability to teach to the whole child, and the ability to foster E Ola! Learner Outcomes. A match with school culture is crucial;
Kamehameha Schools places a premium on excellence, customer service, positive relationships, and commitment to the mission of Ke Ali`i Pauahi.

• Demonstrate academic competence in subject area(s) and develop integrated, interdisciplinary work across the curriculum.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and professional development.
• Show high self‑efficacy, holding accountability for learner outcomes and advocating for students.
• Facilitate problem‑solving and critical thinking with creative application of data‑driven curriculum.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating continuous learning and innovation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to increase student performance.
• Demonstrate global competence and extend classroom impact to families and communities.
• Invest deeply in learners’ well‑being, health, safety, and socio‑emotional development.
• Create and implement differentiated, personalized learning goals aligned to instructional goals.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Manage small and large groups, organize tasks, and meet varied deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (or related field).
• Demonstrated knowledge of or recent experience with age‑appropriate instructional strategies.
• Recent teaching experience or coursework in primary instructional area(s).

• Master’s or doctoral degree in primary instructional area.
• 5 or more years of instruction in primary area(s).
• Experience teaching preschool or early childhood age levels.
• Experience coaching or supporting athletic teams, performing arts groups, or student clubs.
• Music and fine arts appreciation or proficiency.
• Knowledge and…