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Ascension

Specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain

Child Care Teacher

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWichita, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Obtain a Child Development Associate credential from the Council for Professional Recognition before the hire or job transfer date, unless holding a teacher's license, an associate's degree, a technical certificate or diploma, or a bachelor's degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Obtain a Food Service Professional credential from ServSafe and the National Restaurant Association within 30 days of hire or job transfer, or obtain a Food Handler Card through the Food Handler Essentials Course through State Food Safety within 30 days.
  • Obtain a Heart Saver AED credential from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or job transfer, or obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid through ASHI, the American Heart Association, or LifeSaver Learning, Inc. within 30 days.
  • Obtain Health and Safety Training certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer, as required by Kansas. This may be KCCTO certification or a certificate of completion covering child abuse and neglect recognition, child development, safe sleep and SIDS, illness and infectious-disease prevention and control, food and allergic-reaction emergencies, building and premises safety, emergency preparedness and response, hazardous-material handling and storage, precautions when transporting children, and medication administration.
  • Meet Kansas education regulations through one of the stated options: a Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition; a technical certificate or diploma in Early Childhood; an associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with three relevant college credits and three months of practicum providing direct care and supervision of children in the age range served at a licensed center; or an associate's degree or higher in a related academic discipline, plus 12 hours of academic study or equivalent training in the listed early childhood topics and six months of teaching experience in a licensed center or preschool.

Responsibilities

  • Lead personalized educational activities that celebrate each child's milestones and encourage a lifelong love of learning.
  • Guide toddlers through developmental transitions, including potty training, using an approach that builds confidence and independence.
  • Document child development milestones and daily care to provide families with insights into each child's progress.
  • Manage classroom resources and advocate for materials that support a safe, high-quality learning environment.
  • Support parent partnerships by incorporating family preferences and routines into the curriculum.

Desired Qualifications

  • A licensed teacher is preferred.
  • Direct, professional experience working with children from birth through age six in a licensed child care facility.
  • Experience working within a center licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
  • Ability to manage classroom dynamics and develop age-appropriate lesson plans for early learners.

About the Company

Ascension

Specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain

Ascension runs a multi-channel specialty coffee business in Dallas, operating Australian-style all-day cafés and a wholesale roasting operation, plus online direct-to-consumer sales. It blends a chef-driven café menu with craft coffee, wine, and a farm-to-cup sourcing approach that builds direct relationships with producers and centers on ethically sourced beans. An in-house quality team, including certified Q Arabica Graders, verifies every batch before it’s distributed, and the company emphasizes supporting women coffee producers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, transparently sourced coffee and food while expanding its café footprint and wholesale/direct-to-consumer channels to strengthen community hubs.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
2012

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