Lead Teacher - Olathe Elementary Schools

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! 

• Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
• Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
• Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
• Effectively communicate with parents, children, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Must Exhibit Initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted.
• Display professionalism always.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Attend all required in-service trainings and meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director
• Salary:  14.00 per hour

Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. and/or 3:00-6:00 p.m.

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Some experience with children. 
• Pass KBI background check. 

• One year experience working with children 5-12 years of age in a licensed childcare setting.