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Infant Teacher

Primrose School at KU Medical Center

Infant Teacher

Kansas City, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEW PRIMROSE SCHOOL OPENING IN JUNE NEAR KU MEDICAL CENTER!

    Primrose School at KU Medical Center is now hiring Lead and Assistant Infant Teachers!

    We are currently looking to hire Lead and Assistant Infant Teachers to join our New Primrose Family. Each new addition to the Primrose Family has the opportunity to strengthen the message of why we do what we do, to reinforce how we make a difference, and to expand our ability to serve more children and families. A few of the advantages of being part of the Primrose team include:

    The opportunity to make a difference

    A working environment in which team members respect one another

    A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff

    Low student/teacher ratios

    Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs

    Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff

    We are currently looking for Full Time – Lead and Assistant Infant Teachers (Ages 6 weeks - 12 months old). The perfect candidate will be friendly, outgoing, energetic, compassionate, creative.

    Infant Teacher Qualifications:

    Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.

    Ability to relate positively with young children.

    Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.

    Knowledge as a parent or in previous work experience of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.

    Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. This includes but is not limited to the ability to lift, squat, sit, stand, bend and reach.

    Highly professional and dependable

    Infant Teacher Responsibilities:

    The Infant Teacher is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene of the children. He or she assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis . The Infant Teacher plans and implements the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum, which includes activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Lead Teacher prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

    Must have a passion for Early Childhood Education

    We provide outstanding opportunities including:

    Competitive salary

    Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

    Paid Time Off

    Shot term disability insurance

    401 K

    Fully stocked classroom

    Experience preferred by not required. EOE.