Natureplay Preschool Lead 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. This role offers the chance to inspire young children in a vibrant outdoor setting, fostering their development and love for nature. Enjoy flexible hours and seasonal benefits while being part of a team that values education, play, and culture. If you are passionate about working with children and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Seasonal Benefits

Discounts on JCPRD Classes

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in early childhood education is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for children 3-5 years old.
• Engage with children outdoors and facilitate their learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Child Development

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree in Early Childhood

Child Development Associate Credential

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, giving 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 with flexible shifts 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

Job Requirements:

• 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:
• Associate degree or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college/university or
• Technical certificate or diploma in early childhood or
• Child Development Associate Credential or
• 3 semester hours of academic study in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline & three months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children 3-5 years old or
• 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.