Job detail

Early Head Start/Head Start Associate Teacher

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri jobs Employer page

#Safety Procedures #Professional Development #Child Development #Referral Process #Early Childhood Education #Classroom Activities #Interdisciplinary Meetings #High Scope Curriculum #Bilingual Spanish/English #Child Growth and Development #Conscious Discipline #Team Planning

FULL_TIME

Posted 3/6/2026

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Salary

$20 - $26 / HOUR

Core responsibilities

The associate teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive education program for children ages birth to five. They work closely with the teacher to develop individualized lesson plans that support children's development in a safe and nurturing environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must meet specific educational requirements in early childhood education or related fields, along with at least one year of experience in early childhood education. Cpr and first aid certification is required within 30 days of employment.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateSafety ProceduresCommunicationAssessmentTeam CollaborationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementConflict ResolutionChild DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLesson PlanningData UtilizationFamily EngagementEarly Childhood EducationBilingual Spanish/English

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Program