Morning Lead Teacher - De Soto Elementary Schools

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs.

With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

Adventure awaits you at JCPRD in our Before/After School Care programs! As a Morning Lead Teacher, you will:

• Challenge our next generation with fun and stimulating games, sports, and arts in a Before School Care setting.
• Plan and facilitate opportunities to explore environmental awareness, fitness, health, STEM, creativity, and innovation.
• Engage in special projects, field trips, parties, and other activities based upon the interests of the children enrolled.
• Provide children with a safe, enriching, and fun place to be! Direct age-appropriate activities for K-6 graders; training will be provided.
• Salary: $16.00 per hour.

Locations are at various elementary schools in the De Soto School District. De Soto Schools:
Monday - Friday, 7:00-9:00 a.m.

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.

• 1 year of experience with school-age children in an organized setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize personal responsibilities and accomplish job tasks with autonomy from close supervision.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.