Infant Teacher

Lakeview Village, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational facility in Kansas is seeking a full-time educator for its Child Development Center. This role involves managing a classroom, fostering relationships with families, and maintaining a nurturing environment for children. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with experience and coursework in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old per KDHE.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience teaching in an early childhood setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned classroom effectively.
• Provide guidance and a nurturing environment for children and families.
• Ensure compliance with State licensing regulations.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Leadership

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 college hours in early childhood coursework

Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for upholding the Lakeview Village Child Development Center’s (CDC) educational philosophies and goals by forming appropriate relationships with staff and families, providing guidance for the children, and providing overall management to the assigned classroom. Provides a warm, nurturing environment where families feel welcomed and loved.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be of at least 18 years of age, in accordance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with fluent understanding of English.
• Must have experience teaching in an early childhood setting.
• Completed a minimum of 12 college hours of early childhood coursework; an Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Must display a full understanding and effective application of developmentally appropriate classroom management skills for an Early Childhood setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have a full understanding and effective application of State licensing regulations for a childcare setting.
• Must have certification of attendance in classes for Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs and Symptoms of Illness within 30 days of hire date.
• Must have ABC sleep certificate within 30 days of hire date.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to exercise sound, independent judgement where procedures cannot be standardized.
• Previous experience in a childcare setting with three or more children under the age of two is preferred.
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

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