Infant Toddler Teacher

Steeplechase Academy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking dedicated teachers to join their team. This role involves creating engaging activities that foster children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to maintaining a safe and enriching learning environment. With a focus on collaboration with parents and adherence to educational standards, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to shape young minds. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and dedication in a supportive atmosphere, where your contributions will make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Childcare Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Monthly Meals/Treats

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a professional education setting.
• Must pass a mandatory background screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to meet children's needs.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Maintain open communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Engagement Techniques

Education

CDA

AA in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Our educators are committed to preparing children with the necessary knowledge and skills for early success and school readiness. We emphasize the importance of parental engagement in a child's growth and development. Through consistent communication, including newsletters and daily progress updates, we foster a strong collaboration with parents to support education. We offer a modified Montessori approach paired with a traditional curriculum.

At Steeplechase, we cultivate an environment that promotes children's growth, learning, and skill development, which is both gratifying and enriching. Teachers are tasked with creating and executing educational activities like storytelling, art projects, and curriculum-based lessons for young children. Ensuring children's well-being and advancement aligns with our standards and complies with the regulations of the Kansas City Department of Education.

Upholding respect for children and families, our Teachers maintain a safe, hygienic, secure, and well-equipped learning environment. Failure to meet these standards may jeopardize the safety and welfare of the children under our care.

Steeplechase Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, childcare discounts, paid time off, and holidays after a 90-day probationary period. We also offer monthly meals/treats and a fun and exciting work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children
• Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times
• Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground)
• Actively engage with children at their level at all times
• Communication: Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress is vital to the success of our program. You must be able to listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them. Open and positive communication with coworkers and management is expected at all times

Qualifications

• CDA, AA or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education
• 1yr or more in a professional education setting
• Must be able to pass a mandatory background screening

Compensation

$16 - $21 hourly

About Steeplechase Academy

Steeplechase Academy is the newest Montessori-based Preschool and Private Elementary School in south Kansas City, located off 92nd Street and Wornall Rd.

We offer our full-time employees benefits after their 90 days; health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and child care benefits.