Toddler Teacher or Caregiver

Help children discover, grow, and thrive every day in a classroom filled with laughter, curiosity, imagination, and caring teachers. At Kamaʻāina Kids, you'll help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover the joy of learning through play.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Make every day meaningful by inspiring children through:

• Hands-on learning
• Music and movement
• Outdoor exploration
• Creative play
• Early literacy activities
• Social and emotional learning

Join an award-winning team recognized as one of Hawaiʻi's Top Workplaces. Work alongside passionate educators who genuinely care about one another and the children they serve.

What You'll Do

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged.
• Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Support children's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through play-based learning.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, sensory activities, outdoor play, and storytelling.
• Build strong partnerships with families through positive communication.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create an engaging, supportive classroom environment.
• Celebrate each child's unique strengths while helping them reach developmental milestones.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive starting pay:

• Qualified Teachers: $22–$25/hour (DOE)
• Infant & Toddler Caregivers: $19–$21/hour (DOE)

Outstanding benefits include:

• $500 New Hire Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Childcare Tuition Discounts (50–75%)
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays—including your birthday!
• Professional development and career growth
• Employee Assistance Program

Requirements

Qualified Teachers

• 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

Infant & Toddler Caregivers

• 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!)

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Full-Time
• Daytime hours
• No evenings
• No weekends

Locations

Now hiring at Millilani Tech Park Preschool. Preschools located on O‘ahu and Maui; school-age programs on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, O‘ahu, and Maui. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (or have plans to relocate).

Why Kama‘āina Kids?

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.