OST Program Director - Oak Park Carpenter

Jcprd • Overland Park, KS

5h • Onsite

About The Position

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 This position is responsible for daily care and administration of children in before and after school enrichment program located within the elementary school setting; screen, hire, train, and develop 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 15 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures. Employment Incentives: Excellent medical, dental & vision benefits package, KPERS benefit pension plan, Employer-paid parental/caregiver leave, Tuition reimbursement, Family discounts for childcare, camps, rentals, and classes, Free fitness access at Mill Creek Activity Center and Roeland Park Activity Center, Golf privileges at either of the JCPRD owned courses, Referral bonus program, 10 Paid Holidays and 3 Personal Holidays. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6-8 hour split shifts (7am-9:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm), 30 - 35 hours per week. Location: Oak Park Carpenter Elementary, 10000 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 66214 First review of applications submitted will be on Friday, February 13, 2026. 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.

Requirements

• One year of experience with school age children in an organized setting
• Qualified candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize personal responsibilities and accomplish job tasks with autonomy from close supervision, as well as leadership and supervisory skills required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• daily care and administration of children in before and after school enrichment program located within the elementary school setting
• screen, hire, train, and develop 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 15 hours of off-site in-service annually
• Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental & vision benefits package
• KPERS benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid parental/caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family discounts for childcare, camps, rentals, and classes
• Free fitness access at Mill Creek Activity Center and Roeland Park Activity Center
• Golf privileges at either of the JCPRD owned courses
• Referral bonus program
• 10 Paid Holidays and 3 Personal Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director