Love kids? Looking for a job that actually matters?

Spend your afternoons making kids laugh, learn, and feel supported—while building skills that grow your future. As a Group Leader, you’ll guide elementary-aged keiki through fun activities, homework time, and meaningful moments that make a real difference after the school bell rings.

• Part-time schedule with full-time benefits

• Perfect for students, career-starters, and kid-people

• No two days are the same (and that’s the best part)

If you bring the heart, we’ll teach you the rest. 💙

Role Snapshot

As a Group Leader, you’re the go-to grownup during after-school hours—leading games, supporting learning, and creating a safe, positive space where kids can be kids. You’ll work as part of a supportive team that believes in fun, growth, and showing up for our community.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You get paid to play, mentor, and inspire

• You’ll build real leadership and childcare experience

• Your schedule works around school or another job

• You’ll be part of a Top Workplace (5 years running!)

• Yes—part-time employees get benefits (we’re serious about that)

What You’ll Be Doing (AKA Your Superpowers)

• Lead games, activities, and enrichment projects

• Support homework time and positive behavior

• Build strong relationships with kids, families, and teammates

• Help create an environment that’s safe, inclusive, and fun

What We’re Looking For

• You genuinely enjoy working with children

• You’re dependable, positive, and ready to jump in

• Experience with kids is great—but not required

• Must be at least 18 and available during after-school hours (Mon-Fri)

Schedule & Location:

• Iliahi Elementary School

• Monday–Friday | Approx. 1:30 PM–5:30 PM

• Wednesdays (early release) start at 12:30 PM

• No weekends. No nights. No take-home planning

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible weekday schedule that fits perfectly with school or other commitments

• Up to $1,000 per semester in tuition assistance

• Full-time benefits for part-time hours: paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) with 6% company match

• Paid training—no experience needed

• Childcare discounts: 50% to start, increasing to 75% after one year

• A supportive, creative team where your ideas truly matter

Bottom Line

This isn’t just a job—it’s a launchpad. Whether you’re exploring a future in education, need a flexible role with purpose, or simply love working with kids, this is a chance to do meaningful work and go home smiling.

Apply today and help make afternoons awesome. 🌈

Why Kama‘āina Kids?
We’re Hawai‘i’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, recognized as a Top Workplace for five years running. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through quality education and care—and we support our staff with the tools, training, and aloha they need to thrive.

Ready to help shape Hawai‘i’s future—one keiki smile at a time?
Apply today and join our Kama‘āina Kids ‘ohana.

Learn more:
Visit our Career Page!! (https://jobs.kamaainakids.com)

Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.