Preschool Lead Teacher - MBP
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Leads preschool classroom activities, interacts directly with children during games, free play, and lessons, and ensures each child's health and welfare while communicating with parents and staff.
About this role
Overview
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!
Job Description
- Preschool Lead 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 as well as some lesson planning.
- Lead teachers need to be active participants with the children enrolled, and effective communicators with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.
- Teachers will be outdoors daily in all types of weather and temperatures. An enjoyment for nature and outdoors is required.
Hourly pay: $16.50
Job Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED,
- Early childhood education courses preferred or a Child Development Certificate
Professional Experience:
- 6 months experience in preschool setting is required
Required Skills:
- Patient, good with working children, good communication skills and flexible. Works well with others.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or other relevant degree.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
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