Child Care Teacher

A Child Care Teacher at AdventHealth's Shawnee Child Care Center provides direct care and education to children in a licensed childcare setting in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. ### What you'll do - Maintain standards required by state health department licensing for childcare operations - Model professional behavior and serve as a positive example for children, families, and staff - Collaborate with the team to enhance the experience of children and their families - Monitor and communicate adult-to-child ratios to ensure appropriate staffing levels - Apply age-appropriate curriculum standards within assigned classroom ### What we're looking for - High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred - Effective communication and problem-solving skills - Basic computer proficiency - Understanding of curriculum standards appropriate to the age group served (preferred) - First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (preferred) ### What's included - $5,000 sign-on bonus - Complimentary childcare for one child - Pay range: $35,194–$56,326 annually ($16.92–$27.08/hr) - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from Day One - Paid time off from Day One - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Mental health resources and whole-person well-being support ### About the practice AdventHealth operates the Shawnee Child Care Center as part of its broader mission to extend whole-person care to team members and families. The center serves the AdventHealth community in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, providing a structured, faith-guided environment for children's early development. AdventHealth is a not-for-profit faith-based health system with locations across the United States.