Toddler Teacher

Hilltop is looking for great candidates who would be interested in a fulltime teaching opportunity. We are accepting applications for Toddler and Early Preschool. Please see below for all applicable information regarding our Nationally Accredited program. (NAEYC)

Program Description: Hilltop is a private non-profit child care program located on the University of Kansas campus. It is a NAEYC Accredited program for children 1-12 years of age. Hilltop is licensed for 314 children.

Contact Person:
Jeremy Fite, Executive Director
(785) 864-4940
Hilltop Child Development Center
1652 Ousdahl Hill Road
Lawrence, KS 66045

Full-time Positions Available: Teacher

Job Description:

1. Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate daily program that meets the needs and interests of children.

2. Maintain a warm and nurturing atmosphere to meet the emotional and social needs of the children and families.

3. Implement effective communication with parents.

4. Follow KDHE licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation criteria, including careful supervision and awareness of all children at all times and excellent maintenance of health and safety. Supervise and help other adults do the

5. Follow NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct when interacting with children, families, coworkers or members of the community.

Salary information: Salary depends upon level of education and amount of appropriate teaching experience.

Starting Salary Range: commensurate with experience

Hours: 7:15 – 4:15 or 8:30 – 5:30 with a 1 hour and 15 minute unpaid break.

Benefits: Following orientation, full-time employees are entitled to one paid sick/personal day a month. After 60 days of employment, full-time employees will receive paid holidays and paid vacation hours. Also, after 60 days, employees are eligible for medical insurance provided by Hilltop at no cost to the employee. If employee does not require medical insurance, a $130.00 benefit amount, which can be used toward unreimbursed medical expenses, dependent care or retirement annuity.
The benefit amount increases by $10.00 each year of continuous employment up to a maximum of $200.00 per month.

Hilltop also offers a $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost.

Submit: Completed resume. Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Hilltop. A physical exam and TB skin test are required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment if hired.

Hilltop is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• early childhood: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person