After School Recreation Leader!

Join Kama‘aina Kids as an After School Recreation Leader and make a positive impact every day! Lead fun, hands-on activities for keiki in a safe, engaging environment that builds confidence and community. Perfect for college students or anyone passionate about education, childcare, or youth development. Enjoy flexible weekday hours, paid training, and full-time benefits for part-time staff!

Inspire Keiki. Build Community. Have Fun Doing It!

Part-Time | Hilo, Hawai‘i Island | $16–$19/hr | Full-Time Benefits for Part-Timers!

Bring your Aloha to work everyday!
Join Kama‘aina Kids, Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned and operated non-profit, and help make after-school the best part of every child’s day. As an After School Recreation Leader, you’ll guide keiki through hands-on activities, games, and creative projects that encourage teamwork, learning, and laughter.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Weekday hours only – perfect for students or anyone balancing another job (M–F, 1:30–5:30 PM)
• Full-time benefits for part-timers – including tuition assistance, paid time off, and more!
• $500 New Hire Bonus
• Competitive pay starting at $16–$19/hr
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Up to $1,000/semester in tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and training
• Childcare discounts (50% to start, 75% after one year!)
• Career growth opportunities in education and childcare
• Supportive, fun, and community-driven team

(See our Career Site for full benefits info.)

Who We’re Looking For

You bring energy, positivity, and a genuine love for kids. Maybe you’ve coached youth sports, volunteered at school events, or just have a natural way of connecting with children. You’re creative, reliable, and know how to make learning fun.

No childcare experience? No problem!
We provide all the training you’ll need. This role is great for:

• College students studying education, psychology, or related fields
• Anyone exploring a meaningful, purpose-driven career with kids

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED (high school seniors may apply for aide positions)
• A caring attitude and commitment to helping keiki thrive

If you’re energetic, reliable, and love working with children, this is your chance to make a lasting impact—one after-school adventure at a time.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday | Approx. 1:45–5:30 PM 
• Early release Wednesdays start at 12:30 PM
• No weekends. No late nights. No lesson plans at home.

About Kama‘aina Kids

We’re Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned and operated non-profit childcare provider, proudly enriching the lives of children, families, and communities across the islands. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Hawai‘i and the USA, we believe in supporting our people as much as our programs.

Apply today and start turning school days into something special.

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Learn more:

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

Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer and proud to support Hawai‘i’s future educators and youth development leaders. 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**

Keywords: after school, education, teacher, childcare, youth program, recreation, educator, Hilo, Hawai‘i.