Natureplay Preschool Assistant Teacher

JCPRD; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community lives through parks and recreation. In this role, you'll inspire young children to explore the outdoors while fostering their social-emotional and intellectual growth. With flexible hours and a supportive culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment. Embrace the chance to work where you play, and help shape the future of our community's youth through engaging outdoor experiences. If you are passionate about nature and education, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Seasonal benefits

Discounts on JCPRD classes

Qualifications

• Must enjoy nature and have a strong desire to help children learn.
• Dependable and responsible with a preference for experience with kids.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children.
• Engage with children outdoors and facilitate their development.

Skills

Knowledge of nature and the outdoors

Experience with children

Dependability

Comfortable in outdoor environments

Education

Minimum age of 16 years

Job description

Overview

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 seasonal benefits, 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!

Job Description

• Must enjoy and have 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.).
• Provide a safe, stimulating, developmentally appropriate learning environment for children 3-5 years of age and 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: $14.00 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

• Must be dependable and responsible.
• Minimum age 16 years old.
• Some experience with children preferred.
• Must meet criteria stated by Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.