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FEATURED JOB:  PRESCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Do you love working with keiki? Passionate about Hawaiian values, culture, and early learning? We're looking for a caring and dependable Preschool Teaching Assistant to support our Kalihi-Pālama Preschool Region and help our haumāna grow, learn and thrive.

Requirements for this position include:

  • Associates Degree and 9 ECE credits OR CDA Certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of related work experience
  • Valid Hawaii Driver's License or ability to acquire a valid Hawaiʻi Driver's License within 6 months of hire
  • Current Community First Aid and Pediatric CPR Certification
  • Current Department of Health, Food Handler's Certification
  • Ability to implement and support early childhood behavior management strategies that promote positive student behavior and classroom management

Embark on a rewarding new career with the Kamehameha Schools ʻohana! Click here to learn more about this exciting position and to apply online, or on "Search Job Openings" below, to browse all open positions.

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*FOR THIRD-PARTY VENDORS ONLY: KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS’s recruiting efforts must be authorized by KS Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.


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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran.

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Email: careers@ksbe.edu

Phone: (808) 534-8040

Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100

Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

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