Preschool/Pre-K Lead Teacher

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

• Responsible for supervision and safety of children
• Prepare materials required to implement daily activities
• Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child
• Assisting in lunch preparations and snacks
• Daily cleaning of classroom and materials
• Exhibit initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted
• Be an active participant in activities with the children
• Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, supervisors, and co-workers, providing excellent customer service.
• Enroll and attend 16 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Salary:  $16.00 per hour.
• Hours:  15-30 hours per week; flexible & schedules vary throughout the day from 7a-6p

Locations: Roeland Park Community Center and various elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission School District.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Job Requirements:

• 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
• Associate degree or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college/university or
• Technical certificate or diploma in early childhood or
• Child Development Associate Credential or
• 3 semester hours of academic study in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline & three months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children 3-5 years old or
• 6 months of experience in early childhood education providing direct supervision to children 3-5 years old

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. 
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize personal responsibilities and accomplish job tasks with autonomy from close supervision. 
• Shows a knowledge and love of working with children.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.