Program Substitute

Outagamie County Core Values

Invested in Serving

Better Together

Create Progress

Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose Johnson County Park & Recreation District is seeking a proven leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high profile, and progressive environment to join its Gold Medal Team as JCPRD continues unprecedented growth through the development of new parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs and events. This position will substitute at our Before/After School Care programs, as well as our Early Childhood Education Programs.

Responsible for daily care and supervision of children. Purchase program supplies, equipment, and food items as needed within budgetary guidelines. Ensure the general health, welfare, and well-being of each child. Carry out daily lessons and maintain Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) requirements for both staff and children. Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, administration, supervisors, and co-workers, providing excellent customer service. Enroll and attend 15 hours of off-site in-service annually. Learn and observe all JCPRD guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6-8 hour shift between 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (additional hours may be necessary)

Locations: 19310 W. 159th Street, Olathe, KS 66062 (daily location will vary)

Ready to Learn More? Reach Out to us! Call 913-826-3024

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements: Required – High School Graduate, minimum of fifteen credit hours in Education Recreation, or Early Childhood Education Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Physical Education, Administration of Parks and Recreation, Early Childhood, Child Psychology, or relevant field. Professional Experience: Required – 1 year experience in school age and/or early childhood setting. Required Skills: 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. Must successfully pass a driving, education, and criminal background check.

Benefits

PERKS:

• Excellent medical, dental & vision benefit package
• KPERS benefit pension plan
• Employer paid parental/caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family discounts for childcare, camps, rentals, and classes
• Free fitness access at Mill Creek Activity Center and Roeland Park Activity Center
• Golf privileges at either of the JCPRD owned courses
• Referral bonus program

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.