Child Care Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationAt Lakeview Village, we are friendly professionals who are united by our passion for providing aging adults with a lifestyle and quality services above the rest. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be a part of a community that creates cherished memories for our residents. Lakeview Village is a continuing care retirement community that also has an on-site Child Development Center.  We have an opening for a Child Care Teacher to work Full Time. Lakeview's Child Care Teacher is responsible for upholding the Lakeview Village Child Development Center’s (CDC) educational philosophies and goals by forming appropriate relationships with staff and families, providing guidance for the children, and providing overall management to the assigned classroom. Provides a warm, nurturing environment where families feel welcomed and loved. Why join us? Competitive pay Health, dental, and vision benefits Retirement plan with employer match Employee Assistance Program Fitness center and pool Job Duties and Responsibilities  Creates a classroom environment that fulfills the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs of individual children, and the group as a whole. Takes responsibility for self-and team-functioning, contributes to a positive, upbeat work environment. Creates a clean, orderly, and safe physical environment that permits children to explore and learn. Interacts appropriately with children on a group and individual level and encourages them to participate in activities. Responds to the needs of children effectively, and with sensitivity. Ensures that children are appropriately and adequately supervised in all assigned areas. Establishes good relationships with children’s parents, ensures that parents maintain positive involvement with the CDC. Interacts positively with residents, staff, and others. Complies with all child observation record keeping requirements. Observes, reports, and documents significant behaviors or developmental concerns to the CDC director in a timely manner. Utilizes appropriate, consistent, and positive discipline. Executes developmentally appropriate lesson plans as directed by the Preschool and Toddler II teachers. Ensures that children are released to only authorized adults. Assists in ensuring that the CDC consistently meets the goals of the intergenerational program. Assists in ensuring that the CDC consistently meets State licensing regulations. Assists the Director in effectively monitoring volunteers. Attends in-service training or educational meetings as required. Qualifications Must be of at least 18 years of age, in accordance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). High School Diploma or GED is required. Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with fluent understanding of English.  Must have experience teaching in an early childhood setting. Must have completed a minimum of 12 college hours of early childhood coursework; an Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA, or Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Must display a full understanding and effective application of developmentally appropriate classroom management skills for an Early Childhood setting. Current CPR and First Aid certification is required within 30 days of hire date. Must have a full understanding and effective application of State licensing regulations for a childcare setting. Must have certification of attendance in classes for Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs and Symptoms of Illness within 30 days of hire date. Must have ABC sleep certificate within 30 days of hire date. Must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to exercise sound, independent judgement where procedures cannot be standardized. Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly. Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others. IND106