Teacher - Preschool

Open Minds Child Development Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Supplemental benefits

Educational reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Open Minds Child Development Center in Olathe, KS is hiring a Preschool Teacher to join a caring team. You will help implement daily lesson plans, communicate with families, and model professional behavior while nurturing young learners in a supportive setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, ongoing training, and community engagement, with a compensation range of $17.00-$20.00 per hour and benefits like medical insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Prefer an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Degrees in related fields may be accepted with a minimum of 12 credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Proficient with classroom technology, including iPads, laptops, and learning software.
• Physically able to sit, stoop, bend, and move to interact with children at their level.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings and fingerprint background checks.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference everyday and work collaboratively with teachers to ensure consistency.
• Contribute to daily lesson plans that challenge students at all levels.
• Communicate daily with parents through verbal, email, and daily sheets.
• Work with lead teacher and represent Open Minds professionally.
• Build positive relationships in surrounding communities and be a positive role model.
• Effectively manage your classroom/age group and attend curriculum trainings.

Skills

Classroom technology

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

12 credit hours in Child Development / Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Olathe, KS 66061Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 HourlyIn a Teacher -Preschool, we look for committed, organized, ambitious, caring, loving individuals who are excited about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Our Teachers understand that this is more than just a job, they are joining a team, and their teammates will be working with and depending on them for success.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Teacher Preschool include, but are not limited to:

• Make a difference everyday!
• Work collaboratively with all teachers to ensure consistency throughout the program
• Work collaboratively and contribute to daily lesson plans that challenge students at all levels
• Communicate daily with parents through verbal face to face, email, daily sheets, etc.
• Work with and perform duties assigned by your lead teacher
• Represent Open Minds in a professional manner
• Build positive relationships in our surrounding communities
• Be a positive role model for your students
• Effectively manage your classroom/age group
• Attend monthly curriculum training (High Scope)

Salary Ranges

$17.00-$20.00 per/hour

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Prefer an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Degrees in related fields may be accepted with a minimum of 12 credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of one year of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Proficient with classroom technology, including iPads, laptops, and learning software
• Physically able to sit, stoop, bend, and move into low-level positions to interact with children at their level
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date)
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings and fingerprint background checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Lead Teacher eligibility:
  • Option 1: 6 months of teaching experience
  • Option 2: 3 semester hours in ECE/Child Development and 3 months of teaching experience
  • Note: Open Minds will cover the cost of certification if needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and monthly curriculum training
• Medical insurance
• Supplemental benefits
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan