Kindergarten Teacher

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christ Hospitals

Department: Child Development Center

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm l Full-time year-round position | Schedule may vary during the summer program

#NextGenHealthcare

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that foster a love for learning and provide a stable, nurturing environment for students within our care.
• Lead the development and evaluation of educational programs to ensure every child receives personalized resources tailored to their specific developmental needs.
• Monitor and document student milestones to provide families with clear insights into their child’s academic and social progress.
• Support the seamless transition of students back to their local school districts by serving as a dedicated liaison between our center and external administrators.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Food Service Professional credentialed from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Will accept Food Handler Card through Food Handler Essentials Course through State Food Safety within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date.
• Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. In lieu of Heart Saver, Pediatric CPR and First Aid through ASHI, AHA or LifeSaver Learning, Inc. obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date will be accepted.
• Licensed Teacher preferred.

Education:

• Based on Kansas State Regulations, one or more of the following is required: 1) A child development associate credential, OR; 2) An A.B. or B.S degree in child development or early childhood education, including a supervised practicum; and three months’ teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, OR; 3) An A.B. or B.S degree in a related academic discipline, and 12 hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum and administration of early childhood programs and six months’ teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools.

What additional requirements you'll need

• KDHE-Licensed Experience: Must have direct, professional experience working in a childcare facility licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
• Comprehensive Early Childhood Management: Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and developing lesson plans for a wide spectrum of ages, from infants to school-age children.
• Previous experience with children ages 4-6 strongly preferred.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.