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    Johnson County Park and Recreation District

    Parks and Recreation

    Preschool/Pre-K Lead Teacher

    Overland Park, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$16 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    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

    • 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
    • Seasonal Benefits & discounts on JCPRD classes

    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

    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.

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    Johnson County Park and Recreation District

    The Johnson County Park and Recreation District is a government entity responsible for managing and operating parks and recreational facilities in Johnson County, Kansas.

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