Natureplay Preschool Lead 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! 

• Must enjoy and 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.).
• Other job duties are to provide a safe, stimulating, developmentally appropriate learning environment for children 3-5 years of age and to 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:  $16.00 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

• Minimum Age:  18 years and older
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 6 months of experience in early childhood education providing direct supervision to children 3-5 years old