Teacher, Early Childhood Education

and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

• Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours weekly, Monday – Friday 1pm – 5pm
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
• Location: 1035 N St. Francis Wichita, KS

Plan and implement child care and educational activities for assigned children.

• Ensure instructional activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect their individual interests.
• Complete required lesson plans and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all required activities and interactions.
• Ensure that assigned equipment and materials are adequately maintained in safe working order and recommends new equipment as appropriate.
• Maintain positive communications with child’s parents/guardians and incorporates their recommendations into child’s daily routine.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Child Development Associate credentialed from the Council for Professional Recognition obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. This state required credential is waived for those who possess a teacher’s license, an Associate’s Degree, Technical Certificate or Diploma or a BS Degree in early childhood, child development or related degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Food Service Professional credentialed from the Serv Safe National Restaurant Association obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Will accept Food Handler Card through Food Handler Essentials Course through State Food Safety within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date required.
• Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. In lieu of Heart Saver, Pediatric CPR and First Aid through ASHI, AHA or Life Saver Learning, Inc. obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date will be accepted required.
• Certification specializing in Health and Safety Training obtained within 30 days (1 month) of hire or job transfer date, as required by the State of Kansas. KCCTO (Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities) certification, OR, a certificate of completion that includes the following subject areas:
  1) Recognizing signs of child abuse or neglect,
  2) Basic child development,
  3) Safe sleep and SIDS,
  4) Recognizing a sick child and the prevention/control of infectious disease,
  5) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions,
  6) Building and premises safety,
  7) Emergency preparedness and response,
  8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials,
  9) Precautions when transporting children, and 10) Medication administration required.
• Licensed Teacher preferred.

• Based on Kansas Regulations, one or more of the following is required:
  1) A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council For Professional Recognition, renewable every three (3) years, OR;
  2) A Technical Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood, OR;
  3) An Associate’s Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field. The degree must include three (3) relevant college credits AND three (3) months of practicum experience working in a licensed center providing direct care and supervision of children of the same age range that will be served, OR;
  4) An Associate’s Degree or higher degree in a related academic discipline, AND, twelve (12) hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum and administration of early childhood programs, plus six (6) months of teaching experience in a licensed center or preschool.

• Experience in licensed childcare center.
• Previous experience with children ages 1-2 years old strongly preferred.