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Would you love a job making a difference for children and families? Opportunities await at Kama'aina Kids, one of Hawaii's Top Workplaces! Do you love children, enjoy keeping a kitchen running smoothly, and feel happiest when you're helping others? Our Hawaiʻi Kai Preschool is looking for a nurturing, dependable team member who can support our kitchen and our classrooms. This full-time position offers the best of both worlds: A morning spent helping feed and care for our keiki; An afternoon supporting teaching staff and learning hands-on in the classroom. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every part of your day makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit. A Career Path You Can Grow In: Interested in becoming a Preschool Teacher someday? We’ve got you! We will help you earn your Child Development Associate (CDA); After 1 year of classroom experience + a CDA, you’ll be eligible for promotion to Preschool Teacher ($19–$25/hr); This role is a great entry point for someone exploring Early Childhood Education as a long-term career. Why Join Kamaʻāina Kids? We are: A nationally accredited preschool; Hawaiʻi’s largest locally operated nonprofit childcare provider; A Top Workplace (5 years in a row!); A team that believes every role has purpose — including those who feed, teach, guide, and nurture our keiki. You will be a valued member of our school community from day one.
Job Responsibility:
Kitchen Support (Morning): Dishing out catered lunch for our keiki
Delivering meals to classrooms with warmth and attention
Washing breakfast/lunch dishes
Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly
Supporting safe and nurturing mealtime routines
Teacher Aide (Afternoon): Engage with children through play, learning activities, and routines
Support lead teachers in classroom prep and supervision
Create safe, joyful, caring environments for our keiki
Build relationships with children and staff as part of our teaching ‘ohana
Requirements:
A High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
A nurturing, patient, dependable personality
A love of working with young children
A willingness to learn and be part of a collaborative team
The ability to stay organized and manage your time across two roles
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (or plan to relocate)
Nice to have:
Experience working with children is a plus
No professional kitchen experience required — if you’ve fed a crowd, run a busy household, or helped with group meals, you’ll do great!
What we offer:
$500 New Hire Bonus
Competitive pay
Full-time benefits, including Paid Time Off & paid holidays
College tuition reimbursement
Generous childcare discount (50-75%)
Pathway to earning a CDA and becoming a Preschool Teacher