Child Start, Inc.·El Dorado, Kansas
Teachers are responsible for encouraging children to engage in new learning activities and assessing child development throughout the school year. They must also develop and implement weekly lesson plans that cover social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development areas.
Child Start is actively recruiting for multiple openings in our early Head Start classrooms serving children ages 0-3, with positions available across Sedgwick county.
These are full-time career opportunities for dedicated, early childhood professionals.
A typical day working with Child Start in an early childhood classroom may involve: Encourage children to try new learning activities.
Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
Review the curriculum continually and write weekly lesson plans that incorporate all areas of child development (social/emotional development, physical and cognitive language development).
High School Diploma or equivalent. Attainment of Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) within 1 year of hire, (we have scholarships available to help with CDA completion). Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs. Pay is commensurate with 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! Apply today for immediate consideration! 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 El Dorado, KS.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess relevant experience working with infants and toddlers. The role requires obtaining an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within one year of hire.
Market context
In Kansas, infant and toddler teacher roles are often driven by steady childcare staffing needs, especially in programs serving working families. These positions can be competitive because employers look for hands-on experience with very young children and a commitment to earning the Infant/Toddler CDA within one year of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience and timeline for the credential in your application.
