Child Care Teacher, Full-time (STF2485)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time support staff position for the HutchCC Child Care Center. The role involves assisting with planning and implementing learning opportunities, maintaining classroom environments, preparing snacks, supervising meals, and ensuring a healthy and safe space for children. The position requires daily communication with parents, attendance at various meetings and training sessions, and collaboration with center staff, students, and parents. The employee must comply with HutchCC policies and procedures and perform other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

One year of child care assistant experience in a licensed center required.
CDA or completion of twelve (12) hours of Early Childhood Education courses, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Completion of professional development courses as outlined by Kansas Department of Children and Families.
Successful completion of a finger print background check required.
Ability to keep pace with young children, such as walking/running, hopping, jumping, performing simple aerobic exercise.
Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to perform bending, stooping, etc.
Ability to use tact and courtesy and respond appropriately in difficult situations.
Ability to view a computer screen and operate office equipment.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Valid Kansas driver’s license (or ability to obtain the same) and a safe driving record.
Enjoy working with children.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, children, and others who visit the Center.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementing learning opportunities (lesson plans) in collaboration with HutchCC Child Care Center staff that reflect the Center’s goals and objectives.
Share responsibility for the smooth progression of the programming day.
Set up and maintain the classroom learning centers, such as the drama room, reading, science, art, table toys, blocks, and music.
Prepare daily snacks and supervise noon meal.
Provide a healthy and safe environment for children.
Communicate daily with parents concerning the activities of their child.
Attend parent orientation, staff meetings, professional workshops, and in-service training as required by state licensing board.
Coordinate all facets of the Center with the Coordinator and be a team worker with all staff, students, and parents.
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Child Care Center Coordinator.