Location
Wichita, Kansas
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum that promotes the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of young children through engaging, hands-on activities. This role also requires fostering positive relationships with families, collaborating with staff, and ensuring compliance with all early childhood education regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including at least 9 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, along with one year of experience working with children aged 3 to 5 years. Applicants must also have legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship and be able to commute to Haysville, KS.
Job description
- As a Preschool Lead Teacher at Child Start, Inc., you will be responsible for creating and implementing a curriculum that fosters the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of young children in a nurturing environment.
- Your role will focus on engaging young learners through hands-on activities and fostering positive relationships with families to support their children’s growth.
- Collaboration with colleagues, including assistant teachers and support staff, is essential to ensure the highest quality of care and education.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that encourage exploration and discovery.
- Support and maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment for all children.
- Incorporate family involvement in the educational process to enhance children’s learning experiences.
- Evaluate children's progress and communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s development.
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations concerning early childhood education.
- Work collaboratively with educational support staff to facilitate children’s learning and development.
- Complete required assessments and maintain accurate documentation of each child’s progress.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Required qualifications include: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least 9 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
- A minimum of one year of experience working with children aged 3 to 5 years.
- Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds as necessary for classroom activities.
- Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with necessary course credits.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus.
- Child Start's Lead Teacher position starts at $21.12 per hour, depending on education and experience.
- Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
- Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
- In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
- Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
