Preschool Substitute Aide – Temporary, On-Call

Kamehameha Schools

Preschool Substitute Aide assisting in early childhood education at Kamehameha Schools. Supporting a class of 20 children while fostering Hawaiian culture and education.

Posted 7/16/2026part-timeKailua-Kona • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to create a developmentally appropriate learning environment while effectively managing classroom activities and maintaining necessary certifications. Emphasizes strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to support at-risk children and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDA CertificationAA in Early Childhood EducationExperience with At-Risk ChildrenOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementRecord KeepingMaterial PreparationBehavior Supervision

Soft Skills

Good Written CommunicationGood Oral Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Hawaiian CultureProtestant Religion CurriculumDevelopmentally Appropriate Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment for a class of approximately 20 children
Maintains certifications as required for program needs
Participates in curriculum development
Supervises student behavior independently and under Teacher direction
Provides program and clerical support through snack menu pick-up; maintaining attendance and other records; ordering and maintaining materials and supplies
Prepares materials needed for a safe and healthy classroom indoor/outdoor environment
Participates in workshops and In-services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Good interpersonal skills
Able to organize a high volume of varied work activities
Good written and oral communication skills.
CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education preferred
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and age-appropriate Protestant religion curriculum.
Experience working with at-risk children and/or families.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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