Job Description

Child Start is actively recruiting for an opening in our Early Head Start classroom serving children ages 0–3 in Augusta, KS. This is a full-time career opportunity for a dedicated early childhood professional who is passionate about working with young children.

A typical day working with Child Start in an early childhood classroom may involve:

• Encourage children to try new learning activities.
• Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
• Review the curriculum continually and write weekly lesson plans that incorporate all areas of child development (social/emotional development, physical and cognitive language development).

Requirements

Requires:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Attainment of Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) within 1 year of hire, (we have scholarships available to help with CDA completion).
• Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Benefits

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more! Apply today for immediate consideration!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

Must be able to commute daily to Augusta, KS.