Infant & Toddler Teachers

Child Start Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays each year

Job summary

Child Start Inc. is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals for full-time positions in early Head Start classrooms in Wichita, KS. Responsibilities include encouraging children in learning activities, assessing child development, and developing lesson plans tailored to various developmental needs. Ideal candidates should have a CDA, relevant experience, and be authorized to work in the U.S. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical plans and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.
• Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers is required.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. is mandatory.
• Ability to commute daily to Wichita, KS is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to try new learning activities.
• Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments.
• Review the curriculum and write weekly lesson plans.

Skills

Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

Experience with infants and toddlers

Regular lifting/moving up to 30 pounds

Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Ability to commute to Wichita, KS

Job description

Job Overview

Child Start is actively recruiting for multiple openings in our early Head Start classrooms serving children ages 0-3, with positions available across Sedgwick County. These are full-time career opportunities for dedicated, early childhood professionals.

Typical Day

A typical day working with Child Start in an early childhood classroom may involve:

• Encourage children to try new learning activities.
• Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
• Review the curriculum continually and write weekly lesson plans that incorporate all areas of child development (social/emotional development, physical and cognitive language development).

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA); scholarships available to help with CDA completion.
• Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or sponsorship.
• Ability to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Benefits

Pay is commensurate with experience. Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Apply today for immediate consideration!