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Lead Teacher - Shawnee Mission Elementary Schools

Johnson County Kansas and Careers
Shawnee, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2027
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:
  • Ensures the safety of the children in the program at all times.
  • Responsible for direct interaction with the children in games, activities, and free play.
  • Ensures that both JCPRD and KDHE guidelines are followed.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized program.
  • Effectively communicate with parents, children, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Must Exhibit Initiative by demonstrating leadership without being prompted.
  • Display professionalism always.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Attend all required in-service trainings and meetings.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director
  • Salary: 14.00 per hour
  • Locations are at various elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission School District.
  • Shawnee Mission Schools: Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:30 a.m. and/or 3:00-6:00 p.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.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Minimum age of 18 years and order.
  • High School Graduate or equivalent.
  • Some experience with children.
  • Pass KBI background check.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • One year experience working with children 5 -12 years of age in a licensed childcare setting.
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL VACANCIES ARE FILLED.

Salary : $14

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