Childcare Teacher, PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher for Saint Luke's Hospital on the Plaza. This PRN role involves leading age-appropriate activities, fostering development, and partnering with families in a supportive, professional environment.

You will plan developmentally sound lessons, maintain a safe classroom, and collaborate with a team to ensure child readiness for kindergarten.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, creative and warm with children and families.
• Able to lead activities and respond to individual child needs.
• Strong partnerships with parents through regular communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, developmentally sound lesson plans.
• Support kindergarten readiness through engaging curriculum.
• Create a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
• Foster open communication and strong relationships with families.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, professional workplace.
• Maintain flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Attend all required in-service trainings.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Warmth

Communication with families

Job description

Job Description Join Our Team at Saint Lukes Hospital on the Plaza: Early Childhood Teacher Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? Saint Lukes Hospital on the Plaza is seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you love making a difference in young lives and value a supportive and professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you'll be an active participant in shaping the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in your care. You'll lead engaging, age-appropriate activities, foster curiosity, and create a nurturing classroom environment that supports early learning and development. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative setting and is passionate about early childhood education grounded in best practices like Project Construct and Creative Curriculum.

Schedule

PRN- 1 shift every week, minimum 4 hours - looking for someone with morning and afternoon availability.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, developmentally sound lesson plans
• Support kindergarten readiness through engaging curriculum
• Create a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom
• Foster open communication and strong relationships with families
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, professional workplace
• Maintain flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Attend all required in-service trainings
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth to their work with children and families. You should be confident in leading activities, responsive to children's individual needs, and committed to building strong partnerships with parents through regular communication and collaboration.

Why Saint Lukes

At Saint Lukes, we're more than just a health system - we're a family. We believe in innovation, teamwork, and supporting each other every step of the way. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive medical health plans
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on excellence in care

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year

Job Details

PRN Day (United States of America)

Saint Lukes Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

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