Childcare Teacher

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to foster the growth of children through quality care and engaging activities. This full-time position offers the opportunity to implement age-appropriate curriculums while building strong relationships with children and parents. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your contributions will make a lasting impact. Enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and tuition reimbursement, as you embark on a fulfilling career in early childhood education.

Benefits

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic child care and interact with children and parents.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and maintain a clean classroom.

Skills

Child Care

Curriculum Planning

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Early Childhood Education Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza is seeking an experienced childcare teacher. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children by providing quality child care. This position allows you to participate in the planned activities with the children and be an active participant in their care and education. If you have experience in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum for children, this would be a great position for you to continue your career.

Shift: Full Time: Monday- Friday offering 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Provides basic child care.
• Interacts and communicates with children, parents, and other employees.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate lesson plans/curriculum while assessing and responding to the individual needs of the children.
• Teaches curriculum that is based on the theories of Project Construct and Creative Curriculum with the goal of kindergarten readiness.
• Provides a clean and well-organized classroom.
• Maintains a commitment and dedication to providing a safe learning environment for all children.
• Establishes and maintains effective, professional working relationships with parents and staff.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and quality of work.
• Maintains flexibility in work assignments.
• Participates in state-required in-service trainings.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

We are looking for someone who is excited about actively interacting with children in their activities and has the ability to build strong relationships with parents to maintain open communication. Being able to effectively communicate with parents on the children’s day and answer questions they may have is very important in this role.

Why Saint Luke’s?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

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The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.