Childcare Teacher, PRN

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Saint Luke's Hospital 4401 Wornall Rd Until 9/29/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
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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.

About the Role:

As an Early 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:

PRN- 1 shift every week, minimum 4 hours - looking for someone with morning and afternoon availability.

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 year

Job Details

PRN

Day (United States of America)

About this role

Summary

Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for young children

Job title

Childcare Teacher, PRN

Experience level

1 year

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO (remote not allowed)

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationlesson planningchild engagement

Preferred skills

creativitycommunication with familiesteam collaboration

Specializations

early childhoodlesson planningchild developmentcurriculum
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site