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Job no : 497060

Work type : Full-time Hourly

Location : Overland Park Main Campus

Categories : Child Care

Position, Department : Lead Teacher, Operations

Type of Position : Full-time Hourly, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week : Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week

Pay Range : $15.95-$20.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category : Full-time Benefits

Position Summary : Lead, plan, and implement an Early Childhood education program for the Hiersteiner Child Development Center (HCDC) for a designated group of young children to support a positive learning environment for college students.

Required Qualifications :

• Career-level professional within the field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
• Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires an Associate's Degree and 2-4+ years’ of relevant experience.
• Must complete 16 hours of Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) approved in-service hours.
• Required certifications and pre-employment verifications : Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test,
• Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check.

HCDC will assist in obtaining required certifications within the first 30 days of employment)

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details : Job duties include but are not limited to :

• Engage with the children; teach, change diapers, and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities.
• Perform light cleaning after activities and meals.
• Uphold and follow all HCDC, Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements.
• Responsible for duties of Classroom Supervisor in their absence, including supervision and instruction of JCCC students, assistant teachers, aides, and substitute teachers.
• Write and post lesson plans weekly, following the HCDC curriculum and learning needs of children.
• Develop and establish reciprocal relationships with families; greet families on arrival and departure, maintain daily information for each child, and conduct parent / teacher conferences.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families.
• Remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices.
• Track and record educational and developmental observations for each child and share with parents to create milestones and goals.
• Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC : Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning.

Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years.

That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity : JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer.

JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( TitleIX@jccc.

edu ), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500;

or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone : 816-268-0550,Facsimile : 816-268-0559, Email to : [email protected] .

Disclosure : If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection / hiring process.

Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [email protected] .

Advertised : 24 Oct 2024 Central Daylight Time

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