Professional Development Associate Jobs in Hawaii

Great early childhood teachers do more than teach colors, numbers, and letters.

You help children find their confidence. You turn everyday questions into opportunities to explore. You help toddlers navigate big feelings, preschoolers build friendships, and families feel confident that their children are learning and cared for.

At Kamaʻāina Kids, we're looking for Preschool Teachers and Infant & Toddler Caregivers who want to do meaningful work while building a career in early childhood education.

Kailua & Kaneohe Area, $17-25/hr

$500 New Hire Bonus • Full-Time & Sub Opportunities

The best learning at this age doesn't always look like learning.

It looks like paint-covered hands. A favorite story read for the tenth time. Building something, knocking it down, and trying again. Singing loudly. Exploring outside. Learning how to take turns, ask for help, and discover something new.

As part of our teaching team, you'll create those experiences while supporting each child's development through purposeful, play-based learning.

You'll:

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe and valued

• Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities

• Support cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development

• Bring learning to life through art, music, movement, sensory experiences, stories, and outdoor play

• Help children develop independence, confidence, communication, and early learning skills

• Build positive, trusting relationships with families

• Collaborate with fellow educators to create a strong classroom community

• Recognize and celebrate the individual strengths and milestones of every child

Early childhood educators deserve to work somewhere that recognizes the skill, patience, creativity, and heart this work requires.

Kamaʻāina Kids has been recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces for five years running, and we're committed to creating an environment where our teachers feel supported by their teams and have opportunities to keep growing.

Love teaching but wondering what's next?

We'll help you keep moving forward.

Our educators have access to:

• Paid professional development

• Company-paid Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

• College tuition assistance

• Opportunities to grow into Lead Teacher and leadership positions

• Hands-on support from experienced early childhood professionals

Whether you're continuing your career in the classroom or working toward your next role, there's room to grow at Kamaʻāina Kids.

$22–$25/hour, based on qualifications and experience

$19–$21/hour, based on qualifications and experience

$17–$18.50/hour

Plus:

• $500 New Hire Bonus

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with 6% Company Match

• 50–75% Childcare Tuition Discounts

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays — including your birthday

• Professional development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

• And more!

Monday–Friday | Full-Time Daytime Hours

No evenings.
No weekends.

Build meaningful relationships with your children and families while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule.

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED

• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

• 6–12 months of experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

• At least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED

• 12–24 months of experience working with children under age three in a licensed childcare setting

• Infant/Toddler training (or willingness to complete—we'll help!)

Monday–Friday • Full-Time
✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends

Now Hiring At:

• Kailua Preschool

• Kaneohe Preschool

• Aikahi Preschool

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 Island, O‘ahu, and Maui

Please indicate your location preferences on your online application.
Visit kamaainakids.com for location information.

*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.