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Early Head Start Childhood Educator

Kansas Children's Service League

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#Nonprofit#Child Development
#Child Safety
#Early Childhood Education
#Early Head Start
#CDA Certification
#Infant and Toddler Care
#Childhood Educator
#Trauma-Informed Classroom
#KCSL
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$17 - $17 / HOURPosted 24 days ago

Location

Liberal Township, Kansas

Salary

$17 - $17 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Educator is responsible for all aspects of classroom management, child supervision, and ensuring the health, development, and safety of enrolled children. They must maintain a trauma-informed environment and comply with program rules and mandated outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers. A CDA certification is preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire.

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Job description

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Early Head Start Childhood Educator in Liberal, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of up to $16.53 per hour and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

  • About Kansas Children’s Service League Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL).
  • Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year.
  • KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children.
  • Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma.
  • We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces.
  • KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.
  • As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(K) & matching offerings
  • Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
  • Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Earned Wage Access

For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.

Expectations for all employees

  • At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children.
  • In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
  • This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities.
  • Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement.
  • Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Earned Wage Access
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
  • 401(K) & Matching Offerings
  • Paid Vacation & Wellness Time

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KCSL’s evidence-based programming works with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. Our programs help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and work...

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IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQWichita, KS
Founded1893

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Job summary

The Early Head Start Childhood Educator is responsible for all aspects of the classroom, child supervision, and care. The position is responsible for child health, development, and safety. The Educator supervises classroom activities, complies with mandated outcomes, program rules, applicable laws and program standards are met.

  • Essential job functions
  • Maintain and regularly refresh a safe, age appropriate, welcoming, and trauma-informed classroom environment for enrolled children.
  • Provide accurate, timely, record and data keeping and reporting.
  • Attend trainings as instructed.

Education and experience

  • Required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification from the Council for Professional Recognition, preferred education listed below or the ability to obtain a CDA within two-years from hire date.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Demonstrated awareness of the challenges and strengths of children and families living with lower incomes and/or special needs.
  • At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.
  • Preferred
  • Associate degree or greater in child development or early childhood education. Equivalent coursework will be considered for candidates without a degree but have completed 60 or more credit hours.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish.
  • Paid experience in a licensed childcare setting.

Market context

Kansas Early Head Start roles need infant-toddler experience

In Kansas, Early Head Start childhood educator roles typically draw steady interest because programs need staff who can support infants and toddlers in classroom and home-based settings. These positions are competitive when candidates already have paid infant-toddler experience, a high school diploma, and a CDA or a clear plan to earn one. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, since they are condensed from the original posting and save research time.

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