Kama'aina Kids
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Preschool and Childcare Staff
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Kama'aina Kids .
Kailua & Kaneohe | Full-Time & Part-Time $500 New Hire Bonus | No Teaching Certificate Required.
Are you passionate about working with young children and making a meaningful difference every day? Kama‘āina Kids, one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces, is hiring caring, energetic individuals to join our preschool teams in Kailua and Kaneohe. We offer excellent training, full benefits, and real opportunities for growth—all in a supportive, joyful work environment.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us Make a Difference Every Day: Create joyful learning experiences through play, creativity, and exploration while helping keiki grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Supportive 'Ohana Culture: Work alongside caring colleagues who value teamwork, fun, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Career Growth & Paid Training: We invest in you with ongoing professional development, fully paid CDA certification, and college tuition assistance.
Recognized Top Workplace: Be part of an organization celebrated for employee well-being, positivity, and purpose.
What You’ll Do
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
Support learning through play-based activities and hands-on experiences.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
Contribute your ideas and creativity to a vibrant school community.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive Pay
Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hr
Teachers (once qualified): $19–$25/hr
$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
Birthday is a paid holiday!
And more!
Qualifications Teachers
CDA or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field.
6–12 months of relevant experience.
Caregivers (Infant/Toddler)
High school diploma.
Infant/Toddler training.
12–24 months experience with children under 36 months.
Teacher Aides
No experience required.
Training provided.
Schedule & Locations Part-time & Full-time schedules, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends! Now hiring at our preschool locations in Kailua and Kaneohe. Please indicate your location preferences on your application.
Why Kama‘āina Kids? We’re Hawaii’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, 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 the tools, training, and aloha they need to thrive.
Apply today 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 Oahu and Maui. We also operate school age programs on Kauai, Big Island, Oahu, and Maui. Indicate your location preferences on your online application! Check our website (kamaainakids.com) for location information.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaii (or have plans to relocate) to qualify.
Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
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Preschool and Childcare Staff
role at
Kama'aina Kids .
Kailua & Kaneohe | Full-Time & Part-Time $500 New Hire Bonus | No Teaching Certificate Required.
Are you passionate about working with young children and making a meaningful difference every day? Kama‘āina Kids, one of Hawai‘i’s Top Workplaces, is hiring caring, energetic individuals to join our preschool teams in Kailua and Kaneohe. We offer excellent training, full benefits, and real opportunities for growth—all in a supportive, joyful work environment.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us Make a Difference Every Day: Create joyful learning experiences through play, creativity, and exploration while helping keiki grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Supportive 'Ohana Culture: Work alongside caring colleagues who value teamwork, fun, professional growth, and work-life balance.
Career Growth & Paid Training: We invest in you with ongoing professional development, fully paid CDA certification, and college tuition assistance.
Recognized Top Workplace: Be part of an organization celebrated for employee well-being, positivity, and purpose.
What You’ll Do
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
Support learning through play-based activities and hands-on experiences.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.
Contribute your ideas and creativity to a vibrant school community.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive Pay
Teacher Aides: $17–$18.50/hr
Teachers (once qualified): $19–$25/hr
$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
Birthday is a paid holiday!
And more!
Qualifications Teachers
CDA or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field.
6–12 months of relevant experience.
Caregivers (Infant/Toddler)
High school diploma.
Infant/Toddler training.
12–24 months experience with children under 36 months.
Teacher Aides
No experience required.
Training provided.
Schedule & Locations Part-time & Full-time schedules, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends! Now hiring at our preschool locations in Kailua and Kaneohe. Please indicate your location preferences on your application.
Why Kama‘āina Kids? We’re Hawaii’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, 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 the tools, training, and aloha they need to thrive.
Apply today 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 Oahu and Maui. We also operate school age programs on Kauai, Big Island, Oahu, and Maui. Indicate your location preferences on your online application! Check our website (kamaainakids.com) for location information.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaii (or have plans to relocate) to qualify.
Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
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