Jobs

(full-time, M-F 9:00 am-5:30 pm, $18-$20/hr.)

If you are energetic and self-motivated with a positive attitude, the Ballard Center has the perfect opportunity for you! As an early childhood education teacher with Ballard Center, you will work in a fun and supportive team environment where you can make a difference in a child’s life. We offer paid training time, paid holidays, three weeks of PTO, health care, vision and dental, regular merit pay increases, and a Simple IRA match.  

Essential Job Duties:  

• Provide classroom coverage for staff breaks and supervision meetings. 

• Be available to assist in classrooms as needed throughout the day. 

• Cover the Education Center’s front desk when not in classrooms.  

• Assist the CFO with tasks related to the collection and recording of tuition payments.  

• Assist Education Director with various administrative tasks.  

• Assist in classroom transitions: meals, snacks, nap, and bathroom breaks. 

• Support classroom organization, maintenance, daily cleaning and closing duties. 

• Ensure compliance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements. 

• Work collaboratively to maintain a positive, inclusive classroom culture and organizational culture that values learning and a commitment to quality, customer service and addressing community needs. 

Job Qualifications: 

Requirements within 30 days of employment include: 

• First Aid/CPR certification (Ballard will provide if not already current) 

• Negative TB test 

• Satisfactory KBI Criminal Background Check 

• 18 hours KCCTO/CAPE Health & Safety Foundations Course (Ballard will provide if do not already have proof of certification) 

Qualifications 

• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience is required. 

• Enthusiasm for working with children and supporting a diverse team of educators. 

• Spanish-speaking preferred. 
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:  

• Detail-oriented 

• Ability to think quickly, problem solve and effectively manage crisis situations 

• Ability to work independently but also serve as a collaborating team member with Ballard staff and community volunteers 

Physical Demands:  

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time  

• Ability to concentrate on detailed information  

• Ability to handle a variety of complex decisions (normal to above average range)  

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls  

• Must be able to speak and listen effectively  

• Vision abilities for close vision

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance 

• Vision/Dental 

• PTO 

• Simple IRA match 
• Life Insurance