Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Make a Difference in a Child’s Day (and Get Paid for It!)

1‑on‑1 After School Leader – Kailua Area

Earn $16–$19/hour • $500 New Hire Bonus • Full‑time Benefits for Part‑time Hours

Do you have a heart for inclusive education and want to work one-on-one with children needing that extra love, support, and attention? Join Kama‘āina Kids , a Top Workplace in Education, and help create safe, fun, and empowering after-school experiences for keiki with unique learning needs.

Why This Role Matters:

• Provide individualized support during after-school hours, helping kids feel confident, comfortable, and included in daily activities.
• Lead or assist with play, crafts, snacks, homework time, and relationship-building—always with encouragement and patience.
• Be a dependable partner for both keiki and their families—offering empathy, communication, and consistency every day.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay : $16–$19/hour plus a $500 New Hire Bonus
• Part- and full-time staff enjoy full benefits: health, vision, dental, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, and more
• No evenings or weekends—steady weekday schedule, typically from ~1:30/2 PM to 5:30 PM
• Extensive training—including First Aid/CPR, behavior support, IEP awareness, and inclusive learning strategies

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Who Should Apply:

• Compassionate individuals drawn to working one-on-one with children with disabilities
• Experience working one-on-one with children—whether through tutoring, mentoring, ABA therapy, as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), classroom aide, or volunteer support —or simply a genuine desire to learn and grow alongside experienced educators
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with families, classroom teachers, and your team

Why Kama‘āina Kids?

• We’ve built a reputation over 35+ years as Hawaii’s largest locally-run nonprofit childcare provider dedicated to caring for children and families
• Recognized as a Top Workplace in Hawaii and the USA , committed to employee growth through mentorship, professional development, and leadership pathways
• Join a supportive ‘ohana where teams celebrate inclusion, diversity, resilience, and aloha in everything they do

Locations & Info:

• Available now in Kailua and Honolulu after-school sites
• Flexible shifts— part‑time hours with full‑time benefits available; share your location preference in your application

Ready to Apply?

Become a beacon of support in a keiki’s day and help shape a richer, more inclusive future for Hawaii’s families. Apply now to join the Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana and make every afternoon count.

Learn more:

Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana. **Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaii (or have plans to relocate) to qualify**

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Relocation, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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