Security Benefit Business Services / Everly Life·Topeka, Kansas
Develop and execute educational activities for STEM and Fine Arts classrooms while maintaining a safe, encouraging environment. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, mentoring camp teachers, and providing coverage for other center rooms as needed.
Security Benefit Academy is searching for an experienced Associate Teacher with proven experience to join our team. This position will be in our home office in Topeka, Kansas. SBA associates are working a four (4) 10-hour workday schedule.
Who Are We?
Security Benefit Academy, a premier early childcare and education center in Topeka, Kansas, is hiring for full-time experienced Teachers!
What Does the Job Look Like?
Security Benefit Academy has an opening for a full-time Associate Teacher.
This full-time position works four (4) ten-hour days.
This individual will be responsible for developing supplementing, and executing an ongoing program of activities that engage children and provide learning experiences within our school age STEM and Fine Arts classrooms, as well as permitting the children to move from vigorous physical activities to quiet activities.
The individual chosen must be able to maintain a positive, warm, and encouraging environment that follows all health and safety requirements.
The Senior Teacher will work within the entire center, depending on the needs each room has for the day.
They must interact with children in a respectful and supportive manner while maintaining a collaborative relationship with parents and other SBA associates.
The individual will establish and maintain a daily schedule, prepare, and follow weekly lesson plans, teach, and implement Conscious Discipline in the classroom, and provide the children with opportunities for age-appropriate outdoor activities.
Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day Paid parental leave eligible Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401k with company match Profit Sharing & Savings Plan Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Educational Assistance Associate Assistance Programs Career growth and more! Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE
Requires a college degree in Early Childhood or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in a licensed child care facility. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and managing active children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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.