Preschool Teacher

Kilohana UMC Preschool; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilohana UMC Preschool in East Honolulu, HI, seeks a friendly Preschool Teacher to foster the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. You will implement play-based and structured learning activities that respect Hawaii's diverse cultural community.

You will collaborate with fellow teachers to plan school events and involve families through conferences, requiring a CDA or Associate's degree and at least 1 year of experience with 3–5-year-olds.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with children aged 3–5 in a licensed setting.
• CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Ability to pass Hawaii background checks and fingerprints.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom in compliance with health regs.
• Observe and document each child's development for parent conferences.
• Foster an inclusive, nurturing classroom culture with supportive guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan events and integrate local culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Education

CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are seeking a friendly and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team in East Honolulu, HI. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. You will implement play-based and structured learning activities that respect and incorporate Hawaii's diverse cultural community.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily activities that stimulate children's curiosity and growth.
• Provide a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that meets health and safety regulations.
• Observe and document each child's development, progress, and behavior to share with parents during regular conferences.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture through supportive emotional guidance and effective behavioral management.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrative staff to plan school-wide events and integrate local community culture into the curriculum.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children aged 3 to 5 in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive federal and State of Hawaii background check and fingerprinting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with families and staff.

PATCH Registry Card or C.A.N.O.E.S. Certificate indicating Teacher Qualification