Attainment of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential within one year of hire is required; scholarships are available to help with completion.
Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers is required.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for classroom and event needs.
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, Kansas.
Proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity will be requested during employment, in compliance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements.
Responsibilities
Encourage children to try new learning activities.
Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
Continually review the curriculum and write weekly lesson plans incorporating all areas of child development, including social/emotional, physical, and cognitive language development.
Infant & Toddler Teachers
Child Start, Inc. · Wichita, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11
Workplace: on_site
Department: Head Start 0-5
Description
Child Start is actively recruiting for multiple openings in our early Head Start classrooms serving children ages 0-3, with positions available across Sedgwick county. These are full-time career opportunities for dedicated, early childhood professionals.
A typical day working with Child Start in an early childhood classroom may involve:
Encourage children to try new learning activities.
Assess each child’s development initially and update assessments throughout the school year.
Review the curriculum continually and write weekly lesson plans that incorporate all areas of child development (social/emotional development, physical and cognitive language development).
Requirements
Requires:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Attainment of Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) within 1 year of hire, (we have scholarships available to help with CDA completion).
Relevant experience working with infants and toddlers.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
Benefits
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more! Apply today for immediate consideration!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.