Lead Preschool Teacher

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Blue Valley invites you to join our professional team of educators! We are looking for team members that radiate a positive and loving energy and share in our core values and passion for early education. We are an award-winning center with an amazing benefits package to match!

What our employees enjoy most about working here!

• Low class sizes for optimal learning
• Discounts on childcare tuition for all ages
• Generous paid time off
• Extra day of paid time off to use on your birthday!
• Holiday pay for ALL Federal Holidays
• Premium Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with options for family coverage
• Short Term Disability (including paid maternity leave), Accident, Hospital (including birth of a child), Cancer, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Anniversary bonuses
• 100% tuition reimbursement program for CDA
• Lunches and gifts for staff appreciation
• Referral bonuses for new team members and new families

What we expect from our educators:

• Treat each child with kindness, dignity, and respect. Use positive guidance techniques consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Create a developmentally appropriate environment consistent with the company’s philosophy and goals including the implementation of the Kids 'R' Kids proprietary early learning curriculum.
• Implement prepared curriculum activities that promote the children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Help children learn to think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
• Recognize and consider the background, special needs, interests, learning style, and pace of each child.
• Maintain educational materials and equipment by keeping a well-organized classroom.
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions

Qualifications:

• Meet and exceed all Kansas Childcare Licensing requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Satisfactory criminal background-check for daycare centers
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of infant/toddler/pre-school/school-age children
• Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to infant/toddler/preschool/school age children
• Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire or achieve certification within 30 days from date of hire
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person