Roeland Park ECDC Lead Teacher (Partial Benefits)

Jcprd•Roeland Park, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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! 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum age is 18 years and older
6 months experience in licensed preschool setting is required
Patient
Good with children
Good communication skills
Flexible
Works well with others

Nice To Haves

Early childhood education courses preferred or a Child Development Certificate
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or other relevant degree preferred

Responsibilities

Direct interaction with the children in games, activities and free play
Ensuring the general health, welfare and well-being of each child
Lesson planning
Active participants with the children enrolled
Effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers
Supervision and leadership of employees, which includes making employment-related decisions and/or recommendations, and formally evaluating performance.