He au wā kamaliʻi e pūlama ʻia nō
Childhood passes so quickly, let it be treasured, cherished, cared for!
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is full but you can apply to be on our waitlist!
Join Us
Early childhood education is important because it helps children develop skills that prepare them for school and for life, including social, emotional, and academic skills.
We are looking for fun, energetic and eager to learn candidates to join our team and be apart of our NAEYC Nationally Accredited Preschool.
Mission Statement
The purpose of Nā Kamali‘i Hoaloha is to provide quality child care and education benefiting the child, the families, the staff and the community.
Philosophy
We believe it is our responsibility to honor and serve the whole child by establishing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive community, by supporting and encouraging self-directed learning through play, and by fostering a culture that values early childhood.
'Olelo No'eau
He au wiki mai ka wā kamali‘i, e pūlama ‘ia nō!
Childhood passes so quickly, let it be treasured/cherished/cared for!
Teacher Assistant, Teacher Aide
The Teacher Assistant is a full-time position 32-40 hrs/week
The Childcare Aide is a part-time position 20 hrs/week
Expectations
We expect our staff to be kind, helpful, self-starters, professional and creative. Teacher assistants and aides need to adapt easily to changing situations and should take the lead when necessary and appropriate. Teaching assistant and Aides should be willing to assist the Teacher in whatever manner the Teacher deems necessary.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Preschool Teacher during classroom hours
• Help prepare snacks and monitor clean up.
• Assist in managing classroom behavior and enforcing rules.
• Prepare and teach short daily activities such as music and movement. • Work directly with children practicing letters, numbers, etc…
• Sing songs, play games, read books.
• Assist with set up and clean up of classroom each day.
• Help Teacher monitor students and recognize potential classroom problems.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher/Director.
Qualifications
• Education: Must have a high school diploma and some college credit or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Previous teaching experience or experience working with children.
• Personal Qualities: Need to be friendly and inviting. Need to adapt easily and enjoy learning.
Compensation
Compensation commensurate depending on experience.
Benefits
Holidays to follow DOE Schedule
Professional Development Opportunities
CDA Certification Opportunity
Medical Insurance *for full time employees after probationary period
Paid Time Off *after probationary period completed
Click link below to apply!