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Job description
Job Opportunity
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/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.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Job Requirements
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
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.
Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
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