Lead Early Childhood Educator (Floater) — Grow Your Career

Children's Lighthouse of Olathe; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Children's Lighthouse of Gardner is seeking a Lead Qualified Early Childhood Educator for a floating/substitute role. You will move between classrooms across all age groups, stepping in to lead a classroom with consistent quality, becoming a trusted member of our center.

This is a long-term career path in early childhood education, with regular curriculum training and supportive admin. We offer a competitive hourly rate, 30–40 hours per week, in-person at our Gardner location.

Qualifications

• Meets Kansas state qualifications for Lead Teacher (CDA, associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent qualifying experience).
• Experience with multiple age groups preferred.
• Flexible and adaptable with a warm, upbeat personality.

Responsibilities

• Step into lead teacher roles across infant, toddler, preschool, and/or school-age classrooms as needed.
• Implement our curriculum consistently, maintaining quality care in every room you cover.
• Build genuine relationships with children and communicate warmly with families.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom environment in compliance with state licensing requirements.
• Manage classroom behavior with positive guidance techniques appropriate to each age group.
• Keep accurate records (attendance, incident reports, developmental observations)

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Punctual and reliable

Flexible/adaptable

Education

CDA or ECE degree

Job description

Children's Lighthouse of Gardner is seeking a Lead Qualified Early Childhood Educator for a floating/substitute role. You will move between classrooms across all age groups, stepping in to lead a classroom with consistent quality, becoming a trusted member of our center.

This is a long-term career path in early childhood education, with regular curriculum training and supportive admin. We offer a competitive hourly rate, 30–40 hours per week, in-person at our Gardner location.