Early Childhood Education Careers

Directors must have a varied professional background with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. The most outstanding quality of a director is their ability to provide leadership.

Special competencies which are essential include:

• Thorough knowledge of the programs techniques and ability to communicate it to others.
• Thorough knowledge of implementation techniques of the program curriculum, including the use of developmental objectives, evaluation and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures which support the program, community contacts, consultation procedures, relationships with other agencies, termination and follow-up procedures.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective child-oriented programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective programs to assist parents.
• Ability to work in the classroom as both support and lead teacher when necessary.
• Ability to work in a leadership capacity with peers.
• Thorough knowledge of KDHE regulations for childcare centers.
• Thorough knowledge of Kiddi Kollege staff manual and personnel policies and procedures.
• An understanding of hiring, coaching, evaluating and terminating staff.
• Ability to follow hiring process pertaining to orientation, new hire paperwork, KDHE requirements and successfully completing all documentation.
• Writing/conducting yearly evaluations, adjusting wages and setting goals with staff members.
• Maintenance of personnel records, time sheets, benefits and reviewing time sheets for accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining a quality staff through thorough recruitment process, understanding of qualifications per ratio requirement.
• Enrollment and marketing of the center.
• Utilization of all components of the SmartCare App.
• Building maintenance and process used to repair items.
• Completing all children enrollment files in timely manner, making sure they have complete information.
• Maintain records of child attendance, tuition rate, payments, vacations and enrollment history.
• Train and develop Assistant Director, mentoring how things are to be done and allowing Assistant Director to learn and grow.

Other Director responsibilities also include:

• Knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and developmental patterns
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
• Maturity and good judgement in crisis situations
• Ability to create an atmosphere of positive and appropriate discipline regarding staff and children
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with parents, staff and outside vendors
• Professional in appearance and demeanor
• KDHE Director approval over 100
• Center is safe and well maintenance

Assistant Directors must have a varied professional background with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. The most outstanding quality of a assistant director is their ability to provide leadership.

Special competencies which are essential include:

• Thorough knowledge of the programs techniques and ability to communicate it to others.
• Thorough knowledge of implementation techniques of the program curriculum, including the use of developmental objectives, evaluation and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures which support the program, community contacts, consultation procedures, relationships with other agencies, termination and follow-up procedures.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective child-oriented programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective programs to assist parents.
• Ability to work in the classroom as both support and lead teacher when necessary.
• Ability to work in a leadership capacity with peers.
• Thorough knowledge of KDHE regulations for childcare centers.
• Thorough knowledge of Kiddi Kollege staff manual and personnel policies and procedures.
• An understanding of hiring, coaching, evaluating and terminating staff.
• Ability to follow hiring process pertaining to orientation, new hire paperwork, KDHE requirements and successfully completing all documentation.
• Maintenance of personnel records, time sheets, benefits and reviewing time sheets for accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining a quality staff through thorough recruitment process, understanding of qualifications per ratio requirement.
• Enrollment and marketing of the center.
• Utilization of all components of the SmartCare App.
• Building maintenance and process used to repair items.
• Completing all children enrollment files in timely manner, making sure they have complete information.
• Maintain records of child attendance, tuition rate, payments, vacations and enrollment history.
• Knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and developmental patterns
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
• Maturity and good judgement in crisis situations
• Ability to create and atmosphere of positive and appropriate discipline regarding staff and children
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with parents, staff and outside vendors
• Professional in appearance and demeanor
• In process of completing KDHE Director approval
• Any and all duties as requested by Director

A teacher should possess several qualities which facilitate the effective teaching and caring of children. The following are some of the qualities/expectations we have:

• Thorough knowledge of Kiddi Kollege Personnel Policies, Philosophy and Program Goals
• Ability to implement philosophy, program goals and curriculum.
• Ability to observe and determine the children’s needs and to plan the classroom based on their needs.
• To prepare a warm, safe, secure environment that is orderly, clean and appealing.
• Plan and post in the classroom weekly lesson plans based on Kiddi Kollege curriculum.
• Provide Assistant Teachers with the opportunity to have input into the program. To supervise and provide training to Assistants, Aides and Float staff.
• To establish and maintain good positive communications with all parents.
• To observe, record and report significant individual or group behavior to a member of Management.
• To have through knowledge and understanding of the Kiddi Kollege Discipline Policy and aware of the State of Kansas reporting suspected abuse policy.
• Able to keep current/up to date daily attendance records.
• Knows proper protocol for filling out incident reports and turning them in to a member of Management before parent arrival.
• Immediately reporting any injury/ illness to member of Management.
• Keep classroom safe and secure, personal items locked in cupboard, any supplies needing to be locked up are, understanding of staff code of conduct.
• Teacher is directly responsible to the Center Director, Assistant Director and assists in any capacity whenever the need is presented.
• Teacher is to attend any/all staff meetings, workshops, in-service, or other meetings pertaining to the Early Childhood profession.
• Displays a sense of humor, common sense and emotional maturity when engaging with children, staff and parents daily.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Willing to go above and beyond to achieve success!

An Assistant Teacher should possess qualities/abilities that enhance the classroom experience for the children as well as the Lead Teacher. Some of these qualities/abilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Through knowledge of Kiddi Kollege Personnel Policy, Philosophy, Program Goals, Code of Conduct, Discipline Policy, State of Kansas Abuse Reporting and Dress Code Policy is required.
• Plans with the Teacher in advance, helps implement activities, lesson plans and special events.
• Helps set up learning centers in preparation for the daily activities according to the lesson plans.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, bathrooms, common use areas and playground.
• Assists with meals, naptime, tooth brushing and bathroom routines.
• Offers every child appropriate physical affection, verbal praise and acceptance. Happy children reflect the Assistants overall contribution to the classroom.
• Displays a sense of humor, common sense and emotional maturity when dealing with children, staff and parents consistently daily.
• Keeps their personal items locked up, including cell phone.
• Attends all staff meetings, workshops, in-service in order to learn and grow in their position.
• Must adhere to Kiddi Kollege code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• The Assistant teacher position may be regarded as a training position for a Lead Teacher Position when qualified. And possessing the skills necessary to be promoted.

Kiddi Kollege takes pride in all our teaching staff. It takes all of us to provide the best possible program for our children and their families. Your role is very important, and we wish you much success in learning your position and continuing to grow. Welcome, we know you will have a positive experience with us!

A Float Staff member should possess qualities/abilities that enhance the classroom experience for the children as well as the Lead Teacher. Some of these qualities/abilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Through knowledge of Kiddi Kollege Personnel Policy, Philosophy, Program Goals, Code of Conduct, Discipline Policy, State of Kansas Abuse Reporting and Dress Code Policy is required.
• Helps set up learning centers in preparation for the daily activities according to the lesson plans.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, bathrooms, common use areas and playground.
• Assists with meals, naptime, tooth brushing and bathroom routines.
• Offers every child appropriate physical affection, verbal praise and acceptance. Happy children reflect the Float Teachers overall contribution to the classroom.
• Displays a sense of humor, common sense and emotional maturity when dealing with children, staff and parents consistently daily.
• Keeps their personal items locked up, including cell phone.
• Attends all staff meetings, workshops, in-service in order to learn and grow in their position.
• Must adhere to Kiddi Kollege code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• The Float teacher position may be regarded as a training position for aa Assistant Teacher Position when qualified. And possessing the skills necessary to be promoted.
• Assists in keeping supplies stocked in bathrooms and classrooms when necessary.
• Does lunchbreaks for staff in classrooms.
• Assists wherever needed in the building.

Kiddi Kollege takes pride in all our teaching staff. It takes all of us to provide the best possible program for our children and their families.

1. Thorough knowledge of Kiddi Kollege Personnel Policy, Philosophy, Code of
   Conduct, Discipline Policy, Dress Code and Suspected Child Abuse Reporting
   Procedures.
2. Meets regulations of State and Local Child Care Agencies.
3. Ability to relate positively to children’s needs.
4. Experience and education in quantity food preparation is preferred.
5. Follows the daily menu prepared in conjunction with or by the director. Implements
   changes in menus. Posts menus and any changes.
6. Demonstrates the ability to meet schedules. Each meal should be ready to serve on
   time.
7. Prepare and serve Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch.
8. Keep accurate records of food inventory and food needs. Submitting a list of foods to
   be ordered to Director weekly.
9. Assist teachers with food, cooking experiences, class parties, etc.
10. Maintains an orderly, clean and safe kitchen area always, including the proper
    care of equipment.
11. Presents a professional appearance.
12. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
13. Helps in classrooms as needed.

If you love cooking and interacting with children, this is an ideal position!