Childcare Teacher
Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Blue Valley invites you to join our professional team of educators! We are looking for team members that radiate a positive and loving energy and share in our core values and passion for early education. We are an award-winning center with an amazing benefits package to match! We are currently interviewing for positions in all programs, from Infant to Pre-K.
What our employees enjoy most about working here!
- Low class sizes for optimal learning
- Discounts on childcare tuition for all ages
- Generous paid time off
- Extra day of paid time off to use on your birthday!
- Holiday pay for ALL Federal Holidays
- Premium Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with options for family coverage
- Short Term Disability (including paid maternity leave), Accident, Hospital (including birth of a child), Cancer, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Anniversary bonuses
- 100% tuition reimbursement program for CDA
- Lunches and gifts for staff appreciation
- Referral bonuses for new team members and new families
What we expect from our educators:
- Treat each child with kindness, dignity, and respect. Use positive guidance techniques consistent with company policies and procedures.
- Create a developmentally appropriate environment consistent with the company’s philosophy and goals.
- Implement Kids ‘R’ Kids proprietary curriculum activities that promote the children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Help children learn to think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
- Recognize and consider the background, special needs, interests, learning style, and pace of each child.
- Maintain educational materials and equipment by keeping a well-organized classroom.
- Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions
Qualifications:
- Meet and exceed all Kansas Childcare Licensing requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Satisfactory criminal background-check for childcare centers
- Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
- Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of infant/toddler/pre-school/school-age children
- Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to infant/toddler/preschool/school age children
- Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/First Aid/AED certified at time of hire or achieve certification within 30 days from date of hire (we provide onsite training!)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task