Childcare Teacher, 1 Year Old Class- Day Shift

Job Description

Join Our Team at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza : Early Childhood Teacher

Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza is seeking a dedicated and experienced Childcare Teacher to join our early childhood education team. If you love making a difference in young lives and value a supportive and professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Looking for candidates with experience in 1 year old classroom.

About the Role :

As an 1 year old Childhood Teacher, you’ll be an active participant in shaping the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children in your care. You’ll lead engaging, age-appropriate activities, foster curiosity, and create a nurturing classroom environment that supports early learning and development.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative setting and is passionate about early childhood education grounded in best practices like Project Construct and Creative Curriculum.

Schedule Options :

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Flexible shifts available : 4x10 hour days or 5x8 hour days

What You’ll Do :

Provide high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment

Plan and implement age-appropriate, developmentally sound lesson plans

Support kindergarten readiness through engaging curriculum

Create a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom

Foster open communication and strong relationships with families

Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, professional workplace

Maintain flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement

Attend all required in-service trainings

Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

What We’re Looking For :

We’re seeking someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth to their work with children and families. You should be confident in leading activities, responsive to children's individual needs, and committed to building strong partnerships with parents through regular communication and collaboration.

Why Saint Luke’s?

At Saint Luke’s, we’re more than just a health system — we’re a family. We believe in innovation, teamwork, and supporting each other every step of the way. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy :

Competitive pay and benefits

Comprehensive medical health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on excellence in care

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re an experienced early childhood educator looking for a place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Saint Luke’s tradition of compassion, excellence, and innovation.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

1 yearHeartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR (Childcare only) - Healthstream

Job Details

Full TimeDay (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.