After School Group Leader
Be the best part of a child's day. As an After School Group Leader with Kamaʻāina Kids, you'll create afternoons filled with laughter, creativity, friendship, and discovery. Whether you're leading a game on the playground, helping with homework, or guiding an exciting STEM activity, you'll play an important role in helping children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.
Schedule
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule that leaves your evenings and weekends free.
- Monday–Friday afternoons
- Typical shifts from 1:30 PM–5:30 PM
- Wednesday shifts begin around 12:30 PM for early-release schools
- No evenings
- No weekends
- No holiday shifts
Pay
$18–$21/hour
Benefits
Even part-time employees enjoy valuable benefits, including:
- Up to 75% childcare tuition discounts
- College tuition assistance up to $1,000 per semester
- Paid training
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- 401(k) with company match
Eligibility requirements apply.
Responsibilities
Every afternoon is a little different—which keeps the job fun and rewarding. You'll help create a welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive by:
- Leading games, sports, and outdoor activities
- Planning arts, crafts, STEM, and enrichment projects
- Helping students with homework and academic support
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Encouraging teamwork, kindness, and good decision-making
- Maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging program
Requirements
You don't need to have all the answers—you just need a genuine desire to make a difference. We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with elementary-aged children
- Brings energy, patience, and a positive attitude
- Is dependable and leads by example
- Works well as part of a supportive team
- Wants to make a lasting impact in their community
- Is at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi (or have plans to relocate).
About Us
Kamaʻāina Kids is Hawaiʻi’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. We offer preschools on Oʻahu and Maui, and school-age programs on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui.
The best After School Leaders aren't just supervisors—they're mentors, encouragers, coaches, problem-solvers, and role models. Join a team that helps Hawaiʻi's keiki learn, grow, and thrive while having a lot of fun along the way.