Preschool/Pre-K 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! 

• Responsible for supervision and safety of children
• Prepare materials required to implement daily activities
• Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child
• Assisting in lunch preparations and snacks
• Daily cleaning of classroom and materials
• Exhibit initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted
• Be an active participant in activities with the children
• Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, supervisors, and co-workers, providing excellent customer service.
• Enroll and attend 16 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Salary:  $16.00 per hour.
• Hours:  15-30 hours per week; flexible & schedules vary throughout the day from 7a-6p
• Seasonal Benefits & discounts on JCPRD classes

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

• 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