Child Care Substitue - Early Learning Center

Child Care Substitute - Early Learning Center

Applications will be accepted
Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:00 AM - Monday, August 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Job Description

BASEHOR-LINWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY LEARNING CENTER

High Quality Inclusive Early Learning Cultivating Kindergarten Readiness for the Basehor-Linwood Community

MISSION: The Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center is committed to supporting children, families, and staff in a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate educational environment through quality, comprehensive programming and community relationships.

POSITION: Child Care Substitute Teacher

DESCRIPTION: The Child Care staff member is responsible for maintaining a developmentally appropriate program providing general oversight to the Child Care Classroom of the Basehor
- Linwood Early Learning Center (ELC).

• Monitors and supports classroom activities on a daily basis
• Works with the lead classroom teacher in the development and the adoption of research-based curriculum materials and resources that are developmentally appropriate
• Implements a model early learning program which encompasses the whole child to include activities that create a well-balanced cognitive as well as social/emotional curriculum
• Ensures all state regulations are adhered to concerning children
• Be an active listener and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with all stakeholders
• Protects and enhances the safety of the children and staff of the Child Care Director at the ELC
• Maintains an inviting physical environment which fosters optimal growth and development, where each child feels respected and capable of learning
• Basic classroom management skills
• Reports classroom needs to the lead classroom teacher
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a child care staff
• Five sessions of observation for not less than 2 ½ consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or child care centers; 1 year teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools, or
• Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
• A child development associate credential
• Experience working within a child care setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
• Desire and ability to work with children and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the Child Care Center Director
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for teaching children, and basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to effectively utilize technology resources

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits, please visit our website 458.org.