Job Description​

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke Hospital on the Plaza is currently looking for an experienced, PRN teacher for our Licensed Early Childhood Education Center.  As an Early Childhood Educator, you would be able to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of children by providing quality child care.  This is a position that allows you to actually participate in the planned activities with the children so you get to be an active participant in their care and education!    If you have experience in planning and implementing age appropriate curriculum to children, this would be a great position for you to continue your career as all of our teachers enjoy the benefits of working on a Co-Teaching team. 

What’s PRN Employment? PRN stands for “pro re nata,” which means “as needed.” As a PRN employee you’ll support Saint Luke’s Health System by committing to a flexible and convenient work schedule that meets our staffing needs.

Responsibilities:

• Providing basic care giving to children.
• Interacting and communicating with children, parents and other employees.
• Planning and implementing age appropriate lesson plans/curriculum while assessing and responding to the individual needs of the children.
• Teaching curriculum that is based on the theories of Project Construct and Creative Curriculum with the goal of kindergarten readiness. 
• Providing a clean and well organized classroom.
• Maintaining a commitment and dedication to providing a safe learning environment for all children.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, professional working relationships with parents and staff.
• Demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and quality of work.
• Maintaining flexibility in work assignments.
• Participating in state required in-service trainings.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required

For more than 35 years, the Saint Luke’s Child Care Center has supported the mission and vision of Saint Luke’s Health System by providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for the children of Health System employees.   By being a part of this teaching team in our Childcare Center you get to be a part of the team that ensures that Saint Luke’s is The Best Place to Get Care. The Best Place to Give Care.

We are looking for someone that is excited about actively interacting with children in their activities and has the ability to build strong relationships with parents to maintain open communication.  Being able to effectively communicate with parents on the children’s day and answer questions they may have is very important in this role. 

Benefits:

• Many of our full time positions offer 4x 10 hour shifts!
• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Flex Savings Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Various  other Voluntary Benefits Available
• Retirement Options
• Career Growth Potential
• Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Job Details

PRN

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

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