About this role
Child Start is actively recruiting for an opening in our Early Head Start classroom serving children ages 0–3 in Augusta, KS. This is a full-time career opportunity for a dedicated early childhood professional who is passionate about working with young children.
A typical day working with Child Start in an early childhood classroom may involve:
- Encourage children to try new learning activities.
- Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
- Review the curriculum continually and write weekly lesson plans that incorporate all areas of child development (social/emotional development, physical and cognitive language development).
Requirements
Requires:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Attainment of Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) within 1 year of hire, (we have scholarships available to help with CDA completion).
- Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
Benefits
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Pay is commensurate with experience.
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Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more! Apply today for immediate consideration!
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Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
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In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
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Must be able to commute daily to Augusta, KS.