JCPRD·Olathe, Kansas
As a Morning Lead Teacher, you will challenge children with fun and stimulating activities in a Before School Care setting. You will plan and facilitate opportunities for exploration in various subjects including fitness, health, and creativity.
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!
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. Programs also include special projects, field trips, parties, and other activities based upon the interests of the children enrolled. Provide children with what they need: a safe, enriching, fun place to be! Direct age-appropriate activities for K-6 graders, will train.
The position requires 1 year of experience with school-age children in an organized setting and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should also demonstrate self-motivation and leadership abilities.
Market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.
