Early Education Teacher

The Children’s Place in Kansas City is now hiring for the full-time position of Early Education Teacher. Are you passionate early education and interested in working in a mental health setting? The Children’s Place is seeking a dedicated Early Education Teacher to join our Day Treatment team. Our mission is to help children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts. We work to restore childhood. We tirelessly pursue, find and celebrate healing for young children in our community who have faced trauma, enabling children to lead happy, healthy, hopeful lives. Work for a National Leader in Children’s Mental Health Focused on serving the mental health needs of children ages eight and younger, for more than 45 years The Children’s Place has filled a unique niche in the health and human services landscape. Recognized nationally as a leader in the early education mental health field, The Children’s Place uses the highest level of treatment within a hopeful, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. We are proud that several of our team members have worked at The Children’s Place for decades, including both clinicians and support staff. Our team gathers frequently for community potlucks, celebratory happy hours, and other events throughout the year. In recognition of the difficult work that we do, The Children’s Place prioritizes our team’s mental health needs and embraces a flexible work environment. What You'll Do Teach alongside a co-teacher in a classroom with up to eight children, who are on site from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Job responsibilities include: Build relationships with young children to develop rapport and trust. Build relationships with caregivers to create a positive educational experience for their child. Interact daily with young children to provide a safe and caring educational environment to help promote the individual capacity of each child. Provide quality educational services based on our curriculum Creative Curriculum. Engage with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers and counselors, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, and consulting child psychiatrists, to provide effective treatment planning and implementation. Collaborate effectively with co-teacher to share classroom responsibilities. What We’re Looking For Certified in Early Education Bachelor degree or Associate Degree with 3 or more years of early educational experience Master Degree preferred in Early Education or special education encouraged to apply Minimum requirement for this position is 9 hours of Early Education credits on college transcripts Why Join The Children's Place We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth: Affordable health coverage Dental and vision plans 401(k) with company match Company-paid life insurance Short-Term Disability (STD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD), Long-Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & mental health support Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) When required, be responsible for client physical safety. Must understand and follow building security procedures. Exposure to vicarious trauma Exposure of a range of early childhood behaviors Other normal office environment and conditions. Travel in community under all weather conditions. Business casual office attire Exposure to childhood illnesses Flu and COVID vaccination recommended Join a team that believes in the power of healing relationships. Apply today and be part of a place where every child matters. View the complete job description here . Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirement to View email address on click.appcast.io to apply. Visit our Careers page for more job listings and information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Childrensplacekc