Natureplay Preschool Lead Teacher

Overview

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. 

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. 

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! 

Job Description

• Must enjoy and knowledge of nature and the outdoors and a strong desire to help young children learn about the world and the environment.
• Energetic and comfortable spending extended periods of time outdoors, in all seasons and in all kinds of safe weather conditions.
• Comfortable engaging in nature, getting dirty and being with and/or near all types of animals (insects, reptiles, small mammals, birds, etc.).
• Other job duties are to provide a safe, stimulating, developmentally appropriate learning environment for children 3-5 years of age and to give children the opportunity to develop social-emotional, language, intellectual and physical skills.  
• Hours and Days: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., flexible morning and afternoon shifts available.
• Locations: Mill Creek Activity Center, 6518 Vista Dr., Shawnee, KS 66218 and Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5010 W. 95th St., Prairie Village, KS 66207
• Salary:  $16.00 per hour.
• Hours: 15- 30 hours per week and shifts are flexible between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
• Seasonal Benefits & discounts on JCPRD classes

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

• Minimum Age:  18 years and older
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 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.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.