Roeland Park ECDC Lead Teacher (Partial Benefits)

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!

Essential Duties:  Preschool Lead Teachers are responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities and free play, along with ensuring the general health, welfare and well-being of each child as well as some lesson planning.  Lead teachers need to be active participants with the children enrolled, and effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.

Hourly Rate:  $16.50 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

Early childhood education courses preferred or a Child Development Certificate

Educational Requirements:

High School diploma or GED

Professional Experience:

1-year experience in preschool setting is required

Required Skills:

Patient, good with children, good communication skills and flexible. Works well with others.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or other relevant degree.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

  Yes    No           Experience may be substituted for degree.

  Yes    No           Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Shift work – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon - Fri / 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs

Travel required approximately 10% of time.

Exposure to extreme temperatures during field trips or during summer camp season 10% of time. 

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