Lenexa Job Openings

Infant Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Infant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe environment for infants to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  They should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs.

To ensure success, the infant teacher should display a gentle and nurturing personality, and the patience to assist each infant or child to mature cognitively. They should be able to assist in developing the infants’ and children’s social skills as they interact with each other.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in their care.
  • Provide basic care for infants in their care (feeding, changing, soothing, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfillment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience working with children, preferably infants and/or toddlers
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Toddler Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for toddlers to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a toddler teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (feeding, changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom Lead with preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably toddlers
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Early Preschool Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Early Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for children 2½ to 3½ years of age to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as an early preschool teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and restroom areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom Lead with preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CDA (preferred)
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with 2 and 3 year-olds.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Preschool / Pre-K Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for children 3 to 4 years of age to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Ensure play, sleep, and restroom areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom lead in preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with 3 and 4 year-olds.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
School-Age Teacher (Lead)

Job Description

The School-Age Teacher is responsible for the education and care of children in Country Kids’ after-school and summer programs.  Children participating in these programs range from 5 to 12 years of age.  The ideal school-age teacher should be a friendly, approachable individual with a passion for teaching and excellent communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe learning environment for the children in their care.
  • Prepare and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
  • Assist children with homework and facilitate after-school activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.
  • Drive 14-passenger school-bus to transport children to and from school and on fieldtrips.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 12 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related
  • CDA,  degree in Early Childhood Education, or related (preferred)
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with kindergarten / school-age children.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
  • Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Olathe JOb Openings

Infant Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Infant Teacher will provide a nurturing and safe environment for infants to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  They should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs.

To ensure success, the infant teacher should display a gentle and nurturing personality, and the patience to assist each infant or child to mature cognitively. They should be able to assist in developing the infants’ and children’s social skills as they interact with each other.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants in their care.
  • Provide basic care for infants in their care (feeding, changing, soothing, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfillment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience working with children, preferably infants and/or toddlers
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Toddler Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for toddlers to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a toddler teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (feeding, changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom Lead with preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably toddlers
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Two’s Teacher (Lead)

Two’s Teacher (Lead)Job Description

The Two’s Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for 2 year-olds to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a two’s teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (feeding, changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Prepare and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CDA (preferred)
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably toddlers/two’s
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Two’s Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Two’s Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for 2 year-olds to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a two’s teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (feeding, changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom Lead with preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably toddlers/two’s
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Early Preschool Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Early Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for children 2½ to 3½ years of age to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as an early preschool teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Provide basic care for children in their care (changing, potty training, etc.).
  • Ensure play, sleep, and restroom areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom Lead with preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CDA (preferred)
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with 2 and 3 year-olds.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Preschool Teacher (Assistant)

Job Description

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for children 3 to 4 years of age to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Ensure play, sleep, and restroom areas are kept clean.
  • Assist classroom lead in preparing and implementing lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with 3 and 4 year-olds.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment
Pre-K Teacher (Lead)

Job Description

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a fun and safe learning environment for children 3 to 4 years of age to develop and reach age appropriate milestones.  To be successful as a preschool teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of early childhood development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide a fun and safe environment for the children in their care.
  • Ensure play, sleep, and restroom areas are kept clean.
  • Prepare and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
  • Guide children in their care through education/development programs.
  • Think on their feet and respond to each child’s needs efficiently.
  • Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
  • Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
  • Keep a log of the day’s events for parents.
  • Ensure close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
  • Work with other teachers in fulfilment of job duties.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CDA (preferred)
  • At least one year of experience working with children, preferably with 3 and 4 year-olds.
  • Have a happy demeanor and love children.
  • Be clean, neat, and a good role model for impressionable children.
  • Have demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
  • The ability to lift and carry children frequently throughout the day, as well as get down on the floor to be at the children’s level
  • Complete background check and health assessment