Preschool Childcare Teacher, Full Time

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Saint Luke's Hospital 4401 Wornall Rd Until 10/3/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 15, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
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Job Description​

Join Our Team at Saint Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza: Preschool Childcare 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.

Seeking candidates with Preschool childcare center experience.

About the Role:

As an Childcare 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:

Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

About this role

Summary

Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and education for preschool children.

Job title

Preschool Childcare Teacher, Full Time

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lead activitiescreate lesson plansCPR and First Aid certification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

preschoolchildcareearly childhood
Locations

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On-site