Pre-K Program Director - Tomahawk

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 daily care and administration of children in before and after school PreK enrichment program located within the elementary school setting.
• Screens, hires, trains, and develops all staff associated with program.
• Purchase program supplies, equipment, and food items within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child.
• Plan daily lessons and maintain Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements for both staff and children.
• Schedule and accompany off-site field trips.
• Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, administration, 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 1 years’ experience with preschool age children in organized setting. 
• 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. 
• Leadership and supervisory skills. 
• Must successfully pass a driving, education, and criminal background check.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Physical Education, Administration of Parks and Recreation, Early Childhood, Child Psychology, or relevant field.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

  Yes          Experience may be substituted for degree.

  No           Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Lifting – up to 25 lbs. 
• Shift work:  7 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. depending on class sections
• 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.