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FEATURED JOB:  PRESCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANTS - HAWAIʻI ISLAND

We're seeking Preschool Teaching Assistants on Hawaiʻi Island, to support our North and West Hawaiʻi Preschool Regions and act as an integral part of the instructional team to enhance student learning. These are regular, Full-Time positions with competitive compensation benefits. 

The following qualifications are required:

  • Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.) or Child Development (C.D.) OR Associate’s Degree or higher + 16 credits in E.C.E. or C.D. OR a Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) OR the ability to obtain needed college credits within 2 years of hire.
  • Minimum of 6 months of related work experience.
  • Valid Hawaii Driver’s License or ability to acquire a valid Hawaii Driver’s License within 2 months of hire.
  • Good interpersonal skills with children and adults; good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to become certified in Community First Aid and Pediatric CPR certified.
  • Ability to acquire Department of Health, Food Handler’s Certification.

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Kamehameha Schools is a private educational trust founded in 1884 by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop. As the last royal descendant of the Kamehameha line, she dedicated her assets to improving the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Pauahi’s vision of ho‘ōla lāhui — revitalizing a people — drives us to help shape a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians.

As an educational institution, students are at the center of all we do. Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment for individuals who embrace culture and diversity, are growth minded, and understand that pilina — relationship building — both internal and external are critical to our success. We are deeply committed to strengthening Hawaiian identity throughout our organization and finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission.

With the support of over 3,000 regular and temporary staff, Kamehameha Schools believes in enabling our students to grow into culturally engaged local and global servant leaders of their communities.

Kamehameha Schools’ current workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawai‘i pae ‘āina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 30 preschools, and other regional and support offices. Download our brochure to learn more about the type of positions offered and how to apply.

Kamehameha Schools’ greatest priority is to provide a safe learning and working environment for our haumāna and staff. In order to create a strong culture of safety, we expect all employees, with steadfast determination, to exemplify KS’ core values of:


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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Email: careers@ksbe.edu

Phone: (808) 534-8040