Preschool/Pre-K Assistant Teacher

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/Pre-K Assistant 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. Be active participants with the children enrolled, and effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.
• As well as accepting supervision from the Program Director, must exhibit initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted by other staff.
• Assisting in lunch/snack preparations.
• Daily cleaning of classroom and materials
• Additional duties are assigned by the Program Director.
• Enroll and attend 16 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Seasonal Benefits & discounts on JCPRD classes
• Hours: 15- 30 hours per week and shifts are flexible between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
• Salary:  $14.00 per hour

Locations:  Roeland Park Community Center and various elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission School District.

• Minimum age of 16 years and older.
• Some experience with children preferred
• Must meet criteria stated by Kansas Department of Health and Environment and obtain 16 annual clock hours of training