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.