Preschool Floater

Kansas City Christian School Association•Prairie Village, KS

13d

About The Position

KCC Lil’ Panthers is seeking a dedicated, Christ-centered Early Education Floater for its Lil’ Panthers Program. This hourly position runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role supports a safe, joyful, and spiritually enriching environment for preschool-aged children, with a focus on early childhood education, licensing compliance, classroom support, and after-school programming. The floater works with the Director of Early Education to support an organized classroom that encourages learning, exploration, and spiritual growth. The position also includes supervising children during lunch, rest and nap times, recess, and aftercare, as well as communicating with parents about children’s progress and behavior in aftercare.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with preschool-aged children in a group setting.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Strong personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the mission and values of Kansas City Christian School.
Active involvement in a local evangelical church.
Ability to work well as part of a team and follow directions from the Director of Early Education.
Reliability, flexibility, patience, and a nurturing approach to young learners.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow state licensing rules and regulations.
Complete health and safety training and 16 hours of professional development training.
Work with the Director of Early Education to create a classroom environment that encourages learning, exploration, and spiritual growth.
Promote a calm, organized learning environment where every learner feels safe and able to learn.
Work independently with a small group of children.
Reflect the love of Christ in actions, words, and care for each child.
Encourage students’ social-emotional and spiritual development through calm and consistent interactions.
Model patience, kindness, and grace throughout the day.
Prepare the classroom for rest time.
Supervise children during lunch and nap time.
Plan and implement gross motor activities, games, and experiences during recess supervision.
Provide after-school programming, including short activities and learning opportunities, snack, and playground time.
Communicate with parents about children’s progress and behavior in aftercare.