Early Childhood Teacher 1-2 year olds in Kansas City, Missouri at St Therese Catholic Church Kansas City

St. Therese Early Education Center (EEC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. Our EEC provides care for children 6 weeks - 5 years old. Our year-round program serves students from 7:00 am - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A work schedule will be determined during the interview process. 25-40 hours

An ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in early childhood education as well as a genuine love for working with young children. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you are responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the social, emotional, and cognitive development of our students, while also modeling our Catholic and Christian faith. Your creativity and enthusiasm will help shape the educational experiences of our young learners. Hiring for a Lead Teacher in the 12-30 month classroom.

Responsibilities

1. Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.

2. Prepare lessons that are developmentally appropriate, hands on and engaging

3. Use a variety of methods to assess and monitor students' progress.

4. Promote positive relationships and effective communication with all staff, parents, and students.

5. Prepare and implement practical lessons using early childhood standards and social emotional learning strategies

6. Collaborate with other educators and staff to create a cohesive educational experience for all students.

7. Instill a love for Christ, and weave Catholic teachings into daily activities.

8. Knowledge and ability to change diapers and help with potty training.

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, current CDA, Parents as Teachers or related field.

2. Experience working with young children in a preschool setting

3. Safe sleep, infant CPR and other children development training hours through MOPID

4. Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices.

5. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.

6. Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

7. This position requires standing on multiple floor surfaces, sitting on the floor, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted on a daily basis

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.