Childcare Teacher, Full Time

Job Description Join Our Team at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza! Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza is seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you love making a difference in young lives and value a supportive and professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Seekings candidates with childcare center experience. About the Role: As an Childcare Teacher, you’ll be an active participant in shaping the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in your care. You’ll lead engaging, age-appropriate activities, foster curiosity, and create a nurturing classroom environment that supports early learning and development. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative setting and is passionate about early childhood education grounded in best practices like Project Construct and Creative Curriculum. Schedule Options: Full-Time Hourly rates start at $17.50 per hour. What You’ll Do: Provide high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment Plan and implement age-appropriate, developmentally sound lesson plans Support kindergarten readiness through engaging curriculum Create a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom Foster open communication and strong relationships with families Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, professional workplace Maintain flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement Attend all required in-service trainings Maintain CPR and First Aid certification What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth to their work with children and families. You should be confident in leading activities, responsive to children's individual needs, and committed to building strong partnerships with parents through regular communication and collaboration. Why Saint Luke’s? At Saint Luke’s, we’re more than just a health system — we’re a family. We believe in innovation, teamwork, and supporting each other every step of the way. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and benefits Comprehensive medical health plans Generous paid time off Tuition reimbursement Retirement contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on excellence in care Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re an experienced early childhood educator looking for a place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Saint Luke’s tradition of compassion, excellence, and innovation. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: 1 year Job Details Full Time Evening (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply.