Lead Teacher at Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Johnson County Community College
Position, Department: Lead Teacher at Hiersteiner Child Development Center, Operations

Type of Position: Part-time Regular, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 30 hours per week

Pay Range: $19.97 - $24.96 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category: Part-time Benefits

Position Summary: Plan and implement a program appropriate for a designated group of young children and support a positive learning environment for college students.

Required Qualifications: An associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
As HCDC is accredited through NAEYC, we use the NAEYC staff qualifications guide https://hello.naeyc.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=8b142875-b844-4ae9-a4f0-8cc8be88bea3

2 years' experience in a Child Care Center or Preschool

Experience with word processing and general computer use

Good interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related academic field with 20 hours in early childhood education and 16 hours of related coursework.

Three months' experience in a child care center or preschool

Experience with a similar age group of children as indicated by the position available

Experience in a nationally accredited center

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

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

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

ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION OF THE DAILY OPERATION OF AN ASSIGNED CLASSROOM TO MEET BEST PRACTICES Performance is acceptable when: a. Guidelines for state licensing, national accreditation, and the federal food program are met. b. Classroom Coordinator is advised of equipment and supply needs. c. Classroom and outdoor play area are well-maintained.
PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM FOR THE CHILDREN SERVED Performance is acceptable when: a. Lesson plans are written and posted daily, according to guidelines as outlined. b. Assessment on children is ongoing and current. c. Interactions with children are meaningful and respectful.
ESTABLISH RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES Performance is acceptable when: a. Families are greeted upon arrival and departure. b. Daily contact sheets are maintained on all children. c. Parent/Teacher conferences are held.
ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION OF STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE ASSIGNED CLASSROOM Performance is acceptable when: a. Best practices are role modeled. b. Feedback is provided to the Classroom Coordinator regarding comments/concerns about performance.

*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: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

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 JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/495628/lead-teacher-at-hiersteiner-child-development-center

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