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The Group Leader is responsible for welcoming children and facilitating morning activities to ensure a safe and engaging start to the school day. They will collaborate with teammates to maintain a structured environment and support the social and behavioral development of the children.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. A patient, reliable, and team-oriented attitude is required, with previous experience working with children considered a plus.
Full job description
Before School Group Leader
Start the Day with Purpose—for Keiki and for You
Part-Time | Honolulu Area $18–$21/hour | Full-Time Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Looking for meaningful work that fits your mornings and sets a positive tone for the day? Join Kamaʻāina Kids as a Before School Group Leader and help create calm, engaging, and supportive mornings for keiki before the school day begins.
This role is perfect for dependable, caring, and energetic individuals who value consistency, connection, and the power of a strong start.
Bring Your Aloha to the Morning
At Kamaʻāina Kids, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. As a Group Leader, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values professionalism, creativity, and genuine care for children and their ʻohana.
Role Snapshot
As a Before School Group Leader, you’re a steady, welcoming presence in the early hours—helping children arrive safely, ease into the day, and feel prepared for learning. You’ll create a positive morning environment that balances structure, fun, and connection.
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll make a real impact at the start of each child’s day
You’ll gain valuable experience in childcare, education, and leadership
The morning schedule works well with school, family, or another job
You’ll join a Top Workplace (5 years running!)
Part-time employees receive real benefits—we mean it
What You’ll Be Doing
Welcoming children and helping them transition into the school day
Leading morning games, quiet activities, and enrichment experiences
Supporting positive behavior and social skills
Building respectful relationships with children and families
Creating a safe, inclusive, and calm environment
Collaborating with teammates to keep mornings running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
You genuinely enjoy working with children
You’re reliable, patient, and team-oriented
You bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with kids is helpful—but not required
Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
Available weekday mornings, Monday–Friday
Schedule & Locations
Hahaione Elementary
Kamiloiki Elementary
Monday–Friday: Approximately 5:45am-8am
Perks & Benefits
Up to $1,000 per semester in tuition assistance
Paid training—no prior experience required
Childcare discounts (50% to start, increasing to 75% after one year)
A supportive, creative team where your effort and ideas matter
The Bottom Line
This is more than a morning job—it’s a role with purpose. If you’re looking for meaningful work, steady hours, and a team that values care, commitment, and connection, this is a place where you can grow and make a difference every day.
Apply today and help make every morning a great one.
Why Kamaʻāina Kids?
We’re Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider and a Top Workplace for five consecutive years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through quality education and care—and we invest in our people with training, support, and plenty of aloha.
Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ʻohana.
To serve children, families and our communities by providing ongoing quality education and enrichment programs.
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Kailua, Hawaii 96734, Hawaii
LinkedIn followers
675
Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs. Our services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & afterschool programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, convention childcare and hotel programs.
Kama‘aina Kids is made up of several divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9,700 children and families daily. We are currently one of the largest childcare providers in the State of Hawaii.
Preschool
School Age
Management of Heeia State Park
Management of Malaekahana Beach Campground
Offices: 156 Hamakua Drive, C, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, Hawaii 96701-5225, US
To serve children, families and our communities by providing ongoing quality education and enrichment programs.
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Kailua, Hawaii 96734, Hawaii
LinkedIn followers
675
Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs. Our services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & afterschool programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, convention childcare and hotel programs.
Kama‘aina Kids is made up of several divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9,700 children and families daily. We are currently one of the largest childcare providers in the State of Hawaii.
Preschool
School Age
Management of Heeia State Park
Management of Malaekahana Beach Campground
Offices: 156 Hamakua Drive, C, Kailua, Hawaii 96734, Hawaii 96701-5225, US