Head Start Associate Teacher: Early Childhood

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Regular, full-time early childhood educator to support children birth through five in a Head Start setting. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate planning, and collaboration with families and an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing the High Scope Curriculum, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field.
• Degree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete further education to 30 credits within 3 years.
• CDA or Early childhood certificate with 12 credits and 2 years experience and willingness to complete further education to an Associate degree within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children safety by maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe classroom environment and supervising children at all times.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using High Scope Curriculum with co-teacher and aide.
• Engage families, conduct home visits, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings to support child outcomes.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s skills, growth, and progress toward school readiness.
• Manage paperwork including lesson plans, assessments, attendance, and meal counts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field

Degree in an unrelated field with at least 9 early childhood credits and willingness to complete 30 credits within 3 years

CDA or Early childhood certificate with 12 credits and 2 years experience and willingness to complete further education to an Associate degree within 3 years

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Regular, full-time early childhood educator to support children birth through five in a Head Start setting. The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate planning, and collaboration with families and an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing the High Scope Curriculum, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.