Little Sunshine's Playhouse·Leawood, Kansas
Provide educational care and support for children in infant, toddler, or twos classrooms. Foster a nurturing environment based on play-based development and build relationships with families.
Description Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family! We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day! Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Leawood, KS, where we are immediately hiring for the following classrooms: Infants (Assistant and/or lead) Toddler (Assistant and/or lead) Twos (Assistant and/or lead) Floaters /Aides
What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out… GROWTH!
About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within!
We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
Stability!
We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
FUN!
We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
FAMILY!
All of our team members are part of our family-owned business.
We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.
What we offer… A fun, professional child care environment!
A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff): NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Discounted childcare tuition 401K Health, dental, vision and life insurance FREE continuing education training Referral bonuses Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!
Here’s what we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long-term home.
Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
Preferably, is able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.
Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.
Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer! #INDLeawood
Candidates should have a positive work ethic, a passion for working with children, and strong communication skills. Previous experience in childcare or teaching is preferred, along with the ability to work full-time.
Market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.
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