Security Benefit Academy, a premier early childcare and education center located in Topeka, Kansas, is currently seeking experienced and dedicated full-time Teachers to join our team!Competitive starting pay based on experience and a $500 bonus, paid after hire, with an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Education or an earned Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and a four- 10-hour workday schedule!Our Teachers are responsible for implementing an established play-based curriculum and executing an ongoing program of activities that meets the basic developmental needs and self-care skills of our children, as well as encouraging the children to move from vigorous physical activities to quiet activities. Teachers must be able to maintain a positive, warm, and encouraging environment for children and interact with them in a positive and loving manner. Also, the teacher must be able to maintain a positive and supportive relationship with parents and other associates. The Academy is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Responsibilities:Develop and carry out appropriate developmental activities with the classContinuously supervise and interact with children, individually and in groupsEstablish and maintain open and positive communications with parents and associatesInteract with parents through our app, email, and parent meetings to keep them apprised of their child’s progressImplement Frog Street Press curriculum with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers or the Connect 4 Learning curriculum with our pre-kindergarten classesAdhere to all licensing regulations, as well as childcare center policies and procedures Requirements:Minimum of 18-years-oldMinimum of a high school diploma and you must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) 2–5 years Experience working with children at a licensed childcare facilityA respectful and caring mindset toward childrenBasic understanding of child growth and developmentGood verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively as part of a teamA positive attitudeAbility to be flexibleLight to medium lifting required, and the ability to keep up with active young children and work inside and outside all yearAble to use Microsoft Office to input data and communicate with parentsAble to walk and stand for long periods of timeAble to use hands and fingers to handle, hold and care for children or infants, to handle or feel small objects and controls and to care for the childrenAble to repeatedly reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, squat, climb or crawlAble to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and in case of an emergency, a 50-pound child Security Benefit offers a competitive salary, and as a full-time employee, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, which includes:33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer DayPaid parental leave eligible after one year of serviceMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401k with company matchProfit Sharing & Savings PlanShort-term and long-term disability insuranceFlexible spending accountLife insuranceEducational AssistanceAssociate Assistance ProgramsCareer growth and more! Consider joining our progressive team at our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE