Early Childhood Teacher - Floater

St Therese Catholic Church Kansas City • Parkville, MO

9h

About The Position

St. Therese Early Education Center in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to work as a floater. The center provides care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and operates a year-round program, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The floater position works either 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., three to five days per week.

The teacher helps create a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development while modeling the Catholic and Christian faith. The role includes assisting the lead teacher, supporting developmentally appropriate learning experiences, monitoring children during daily activities, and contributing to a cohesive educational experience.

Requirements

• Experience working with young children in a preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to stand on multiple floor surfaces, sit on the floor, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted on a daily basis.
• Consent to a background check, commit to the Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening classroom or closing duties.
• Assist the lead teacher in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Help implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on, and engaging lessons.
• Use a variety of methods to assess and monitor students' progress.
• Monitor rest time, outside play, and afternoon snack.
• Collaborate with other educators and staff to create a cohesive educational experience for all students.
• Instill a love for Christ and weave Catholic teachings into daily activities.
• Change diapers and help children with potty training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed