Extended Day Preschool Teacher (Part-time)

Le Jardin Academy; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

Le Jardin Academy in Kailua, Hawaii, is seeking a part-time Extended Day Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports social and emotional development of preschoolers within a fun, safe afterschool program from 2:00pm to 5:30pm/6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or CDA, or a BA with 12 EC credits and 6 months experience with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA required.
• 6 months experience with 0-5 year olds in licensed facility required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and recreational activities.
• Maintain classroom management and established routines.
• Support student learning during afterschool and summer.
• Supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions.
• Communicate effectively with the preschool team.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Communicate to appropriate persons student attendance and behavior.
• Follow all school policies and procedures detailed in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Patience

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or CDA

Bachelor’s degree in any field plus 12 EC credits and 6 months 0-5 experience in licensed facility

Job description

Le Jardin Academy is looking for Extended Day Preschool Teachers (Part-time) for our after school program for the 2026-2027 school year. Hours are 2:00pm-5:30pm/6:00pm, Monday-Friday.As part of our Extended Day program, the role of Teacher is to support the development of our preschool students, socially, and emotionally in alignment with a fun and safe recreational program during Afterschool Programs.Experience working with school age students in a classroom or recreational setting is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please. Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Job Description: EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Reports to: Enrichment and Extended Day Program Manager

Work Schedule: 10 month

M-F 2:00 - 5:30/6p.m.

Consults with: Classroom Teachers/Teacher Assistant, Extended Day Manager

Job Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Date Revised: 8/04/2026

EMPLOYER

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world-class education from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Founded in 1961, Le Jardin Academy serves over 920 students. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Primary Preschool Extended Day Teacher will support the LJA mission statement and implementation of the summer and/or after school programs, model the school-wide Agreements and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile, exhibit courteous behavior and a sense of professionalism at all times, and demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children.

As part of our Extended Day program, the role of Teacher is to support the development of our preschool students , socially, and emotionally in alignment with a fun and safe recreational program during Afterschool and Summer Programs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement age appropriate lessons and recreational activities
• Maintain classroom management and established routines
• Support student learning during afterschool and summer
• Supervise students during instructional time, recess, and transitions
• Communicate effectively with the preschool team
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Communicate to appropriate persons student attendance and behavior
• Follow all school policies and procedures detailed in the Employee Handbook.

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or CDA

OR

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 12 early childhood credit hours AND 6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility

Experience:

Required:

• 6 months experience working with 0-5 year olds in a licensed facility

Preferred:

• Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Previous substitute teaching experience

Competencies, Specialized Skills, and Knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in various classroom environments
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young learners
• Classroom management skills
• Cultural sensitivity and appreciation for diversity
• Professional demeanor and reliability
• Basic computer skills

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a classroom setting.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, and hear

HOURS

• 2026 Hours 2:00 p.m. - 5:30/6:00 p.m. Monday- Friday

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly
• Paid training