Teacher - Preschool

Job Details

Job Location:

Olathe, KS 66061

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly In a Teacher
-Preschool, we look for committed, organized, ambitious, caring, loving individuals who are excited about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Our Teachers understand that this is more than just a job, they are joining a team, and their teammates will be working with and depending on them for success.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Teacher Preschool include, but are not limited to:

• Make a difference everyday!
• Work collaboratively with all teachers to ensure consistency throughout the program
• Work collaboratively and contribute to daily lesson plans that challenge students at all levels
• Communicate daily with parents through verbal face to face, email, daily sheets, etc.
• Work with and perform duties assigned by your lead teacher
• Represent Open Minds in a professional manner
• Build positive relationships in our surrounding communities
• Be a positive role model for your students
• Effectively manage your classroom/age group
• Attend monthly curriculum training (High Scope)

$17.00-$20.00 per/hour

• At least 18 years of age
• Prefer an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Degrees in related fields may be accepted with a minimum of 12 credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of one year of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Proficient with classroom technology, including iPads, laptops, and learning software
• Physically able to sit, stoop, bend, and move into low-level positions to interact with children at their level
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date)
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings and fingerprint background checks

• Lead Teacher eligibility:
  • Option 1: 6 months of teaching experience
  • Option 2: 3 semester hours in ECE/Child Development and 3 months of teaching experience
  • Note:
    
    Open Minds will cover the cost of certification if needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed

• Ongoing professional development and monthly curriculum training
• Medical insurance
• Supplemental benefits
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan