Preschool and Toddler Aides Preschool · Kailua​/Kaneohe; Windward

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.

Kailua Area| $17-18.5/hr DOE

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-530p

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.

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.

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.

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!

• 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.

Monday-Friday Full Time, 8:30-5:30
No evenings
No weekends

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.

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

Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.