Preschool Aide

Job Posting Title

Preschool Substitute Aide (Temporary, On-Call)

Employee Type

Temporary On-Call (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

02-04-2026

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

Assists in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for a class of approximately 20 children in conjunction with the Teacher for the Extended Day or Regular Day Preschool Programs or assists in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate language based curriculum for preschool age children which fosters Protestant religion and Hawaiian culture. Maintains certifications as required for program needs. Participates in curriculum development.

Essential Responsibilities

Instructional

• Assists in daily classroom lessons including appropriate interactions with students, small group instruction, observations and assessment.

Supervision

• Supervises student behavior independently and under Teacher direction using appropriate early childhood health and safety guidelines.

Program/Clerical Support

• Provides program and clerical support through snack menu pick-up; maintaining attendance and other records; ordering and maintaining materials and supplies.

Classroom Participation

• Prepares materials needed for a safe and healthy classroom indoor/outdoor environment including daily snack preparation and sanitizing; maintaining classroom centers, materials and equipment.

Staff Development

• Participates in workshops and In-services.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to organize a high volume of varied work activities
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and age appropriate Protestant religion curriculum.
• Experience working with at-risk children and/or families.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 30 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at [email protected] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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Work Year

Pay Range

23.83 Hourly

Compensation and Benefits

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Waimea Preschool

City, State

Kamuela, Hawaii

Additional Locations

Hamakua Preschool, Kohala Preschool