Early Head Start Educator — Infants & Toddlers

Kansas Children's Service League; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Life Insurance

401(K) & matching offerings

Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave

Paid Vacation & Wellness Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Kansas Children’s Service League is hiring a full-time Early Head Start Childhood Educator in Garden City, KS. The role covers classroom management, child health, development and safety with responsibilities for health, development and mandated outcomes.

The Educator ensures a trauma-informed, welcoming classroom and supports families. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement options, life/critical illness coverage, paid leave and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/Toddler CDA certification or eligibility, with plan to obtain CDA within two years.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• At least one year of paid experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, age-appropriate classroom environment for enrolled children.
• Provide accurate, timely recordkeeping and reporting.
• Attend trainings as instructed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant/Toddler CDA certification or CDA eligibility

Ability to obtain CDA within two years from hire date

Associate degree or greater in child development or early childhood education

Spanish language ability

Job description

Kansas Children’s Service League is hiring a full-time Early Head Start Childhood Educator in Garden City, KS. The role covers classroom management, child health, development and safety with responsibilities for health, development and mandated outcomes.

The Educator ensures a trauma-informed, welcoming classroom and supports families. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement options, life/critical illness coverage, paid leave and wellness programs.