Pre-K Early Learning Before and After Care Attendant

Young World Physical Education

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Kansas City is seeking a part-time Pre-K Early Learning Before and After Care Attendant to organize and direct activities for children aged 3-4. Candidates must have a high school diploma and prior experience in a learning environment. The role involves adhering to childcare regulations and promoting children's development. This position offers flexible work hours and immediate starting date, but candidates cannot combine it with full-time employment at Kansas City Public Schools.

Qualifications

Previous experience with children in a learning environment is preferred.
Desire and ability to work with 3-4 year old children.
Must pass criminal/child abuse background checks.

Responsibilities

Organize, monitor and direct activities for pre-K children.
Adhere to child care regulations and guidelines.
Promote children's social, emotional, and physical development.

Skills

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Understanding of developmental needs

Education

High school diploma

CDA Credential or college degree in related field

Job description

Pre-K Early Learning Before and After Care Attendant

Kansas City School District - KCMO 0500 - Early Childhood Education - Kansas City, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5645704

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Early Learning Before & After Care Attendant (Part Time)

Job Title Code: 01878

Salary Grade: E01/120 $15.00/hr. flat rate

Department: Office of Early Childhood Education

Reports To: Director of Early Learning

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Job: To provide developmentally appropriate extended learning activities for Pre‑K children enrolled in Before & After Care. The ELBA will organize, monitor and direct developmentally appropriate activities for students before and after the school day while maintaining a clean and safe environment for children.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all state child care licensing regulations, KCPS Pre‑K regulations and policies.
Monitor the arrival and departure of students according to Pre‑K requirements and keep daily records of students, as applicable.
Follow district guidelines for reporting incidents, suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease, communicating with relevant building and program administrators in a timely manner.
Maintain minimum adequate staff‑student ratio and supervisory requirements at all times.
Participate in cleaning and safety requirements of the Pre‑K program, including following required transition procedures when moving children from one area of the school to another.
Promote and support children’s social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Pre‑K and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques.
Maintain a welcoming and professional environment for children and families.
Attend all assigned training and professional development opportunities as required.
Utilize relevant district communications, email, software and technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Maintain up to date Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED‑BLS certification.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma and have previous experience with and/or training for working with children in a learning environment.
Desire and ability to work with children ages three and four years old and understand the developmental needs of this age group.
Individuals must have access to reliable transportation.
Must pass the pre‑employment investigation, criminal/child abuse background check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment or Sixty (60) college hours with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Twenty‑four (24) of the sixty (60) hours must be in early childhood, youth development or child/family related courses.
Missouri state substitute teacher certification.
Experience working with children and families in an urban setting.
Possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and/or a two or four year undergraduate degree or willing to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects/children of at least forty pounds; use stairs; move quickly from one space to another; spend extended time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 10 months. Five (5) hours per day/5 days per week or according to the district calendar work days. This position follows the school calendar. Two shift options are available: (1) A.M. shift 6:45 a.m. to 8:15/9:15 a.m. or (2) P.M. shift 2:45/3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Position cannot be coordinated with other full-time KCPS employment.

Benefits

None

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