Preschool and Toddler Aides

Kama'aina Kids; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CDA certification paid

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kamaʻāina Kids in Kailua, HI is hiring Preschool & Toddler Aides for full-time roles. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, offering a pathway to PATCH qualification and ongoing training.

You’ll help create a safe, engaging classroom where keiki feel supported and excited to learn each day. We provide company-paid CDA certification, paid training, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Genuine interest in working with young children
• Dependability, patience, and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Engage children in art, music, stories, sensory play, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Encourage communication, independence, curiosity, and confidence
• Comfort children through tough moments and celebrate their accomplishments
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Keep classrooms clean, organized, safe, and ready for learning

Skills

Interest in childcare

Dependability

Patience

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool & Toddler Aides

Love Working With Kids? Build a Career Around It.

Kamaʻāina Kids is hiring Preschool & Toddler Aides.

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of early childhood education while earning a steady paycheck, receiving benefits, and gaining the training and credentials you need to grow.

Kailua Area | $17-18.5/hr DOE

Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:30p

We’ll Help You Get Qualified

Interested in childcare but don’t have all the credentials yet? That doesn’t have to stop you.

We have a limited number of entry-level Aide positions for candidates who are ready to learn and work toward becoming PATCH qualified.

You’ll have access to:

• Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
• Paid training and professional development
• College tuition assistance
• Hands-on experience with experienced early childhood educators
• Opportunities to grow into Teacher, Lead Teacher, and leadership positions

You bring the heart and commitment. We’ll help you build the skills.

What You’ll Do

As a Preschool or Toddler Aide, you’ll be part of the team creating a classroom where keiki feel safe, supported, and excited to come each day.

You’ll help:

• Engage children in art, music, stories, sensory play, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Encourage communication, independence, curiosity, and confidence
• Comfort children through tough moments and celebrate their accomplishments
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Keep classrooms clean, organized, safe, and ready for learning

Some days will be messy. Some will be loud. Most will go by quickly. And every day, you’ll have the chance to make a difference for a child.

Weekdays Only

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

No nights. No weekends. Just a consistent full-time schedule you can plan around.

Benefits For You & Your ʻOhana

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 advancement opportunities
• And more!

What You Need To Get Started

At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED
• A genuine interest in working with young children
• Dependability, patience, and a willingness to learn

No professional childcare experience yet? We have a limited number of entry-level opportunities available for candidates who can work toward PATCH qualification.

Grow With Kamaʻāina Kids

Kamaʻāina Kids is Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for five years running.

We’ve spent decades helping Hawaiʻi’s keiki learn, grow, and thrive—and we invest in our employees so they can grow right alongside them.

Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi 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.