Now Accepting Applicants for 2025-2026!

Throughout Hawai'i

Join Our Team as an After School Group Leader!

Looking to make a difference in your community while having fun and gaining valuable experience? Kama'aina Kids is now accepting applications for After School Group Leaders for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year!

Our After School Group Leaders are enthusiastic, caring team players who support students with engaging activities, homework help, and a safe, supportive environment after the school day ends.

📅 Positions begin in late July / Early August 2025. (Interviewing through Summer!)

Why Join Us?
✔️ Work with a mission-driven, community-rooted nonprofit
✔️ Recognized as a Top Workplace in Hawaiʻi four years in a row
✔️ Training provided—great opportunity for college students, future educators, and anyone who enjoys working with kids!
✔️ Flexible, part-time schedule (afternoons, weekdays)

Ideal Candidates:

• Enjoy working with children and youth
• Are reliable, positive, and ready to lead by example
• Can support enrichment activities, games, and homework time

Locations: Throughout Hawai'i (Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead activities that promote creativity, learning, and teamwork
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment
• Be a role model and mentor for children in our after-school program

Schedule: (NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS!)

• Monday–Friday, afternoon hours (typically 1:30–5:30 PM)
• Great for college students, retirees, or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred (paid or volunteer)
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine love for kids
• CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain—we can help!)

About Kama’aina Kids:

Kama’aina Kids is proud to be Hawaii’s largest locally owned and operated non-profit childcare provider. Our mission is to serve children, families, and communities by offering enriching educational programs that promote personal growth, community involvement, and environmental stewardship. As a Top Workplace in Hawaii and the USA, we are committed to our employees’ well-being and the care of Hawaii’s keiki.

Have no experience yet? If you’ve worked as a coach, scout leader, camp counselor, or even cared for children in your family—this experience is valuable! We’ll help you grow your skills and provide all the training you need to thrive in this role.

A Typical Day in Our After School Program Might Include:

• Greeting children and welcoming them to the program after school.
• Helping kids settle down with a snack and assisting with homework.
• Engaging in fun activities such as board games, crafts, and outdoor play.
• Facilitating group activities like talent shows, Lego-building contests, STEM projects or creating slime.
• Connecting with families when they pick up their children.

Kama'aina Kids Benefits: (Benefits vary based on hours worked)

• $250 New Hire Bonus
• Competitive pay rates ($16-$19 per hour)
• College tuition reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
• Student loan assistance*
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive training, including First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• 401k with company match
• Health insurance, vision, and dental coverage*
• Pet insurance
• Up to 75% childcare discount
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee birthday holiday

*Conditions apply

If you're interested in being part of a passionate team that supports kids and families, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be considered when interviews begin.

We have positions open across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Please indicate your preferred location on your application. For location information, visit our website: (School Age Program Locations).

Learn more:

Check out our careers page! (https://jobs.kamaainakids.com)

Kama'aina Kids on Facebook (facebook.com/kamaainakids)

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**