Lead and Assistant Teachers (Early Childhood Ed)

Job Description

Job Description

Parkwood Day School is hiring Lead and Assistant Teachers for our early education program partnership with Garnett First United Methodist Church!

Current openings include: a 0-3 teacher and a floater. The individuals selected for teaching positions at Parkwood Day School at G1UMC should have a desire to work with children, families, and staff members in the field of Early Childhood Education. An applicant must be a responsible individual that is emotionally and physically able to perform daily duties and relate well with others. We offer competitive pay for all staff, benefit choice and PTO after 60 days for full-time employees.

Qualifications for Full Time Lead Teachers:
*Preferred 6 months experience as a lead teacher in a licensed center within the last 5 years.
*Preferred CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or have a working plan to complete a Bachelor's in ECE or related field.
*Preferred KCCTO Foundations Certification & First Aid/CPR
*Applicants with a background in special education will be strongly considered.
*Preferred knowledge of the High Scope curriculum, Learning Without Tears Curriculum and Conscious Discipline

Qualifications for Assistant Lead Teachers:
*Preferred minimum of 3 months experience working in a licensed center within the last 5 years.
*Preferred KCCTO Foundations Certification & First Aid/CPR

All applicants must have or be willing to complete the following:
*Current health assessment
*Negative TB test
*Training Courses: child development, signs and symptoms of illness, child abuse and neglect w/head trauma, first aid & CPR and other required coursework.

* All employees will complete KBI background checks with fingerprinting.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a positive classroom environment.
• Provide an active learning environment.
• Help children learn and achieve individual goals.
• Be able to work with a team and take directions from administration.

Parkwood Day School Garnett is a small business in Garnett, KS 66032.

Our work environment includes:

• On-the-job training
• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current CPR/First Aid Certification?
• Do you have KCCTO Foundations Module Certification?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person