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SupervisorLead Teacher

JCCC


Job Location:

Overland Park, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 43702 - 56248
Posted: 15 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position:Supervisor/Lead Teacher

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule Hours per week: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $43702-$56248 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. This position supports this mission by working as the Classroom Supervisor/Lead Teacher in the Hiersteiner Child Development Center and reports to the HCDC Assistant Director. This role carries full responsibility for guiding and mentoring the classroom teaching team while actively planning and participating in daily classroom activitiesfor Pre-K 4-5 year olds.

Required Qualifications:

  • First-level leadership.
  • Coordinates and leads daily team activities.
  • Will spend most of time performing the work of those they supervise.
  • Assists with management decisions and activities.
  • Working knowledge of team function within the organization.

  • Required Education Qualifications: Must meet KDHE and NAEYC Lead Teacher qualifications along with 5 years of teaching and supervisory experience in an early childhood classroom/setting.

  • Required certifications and pre-employment verifications: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Program Director Certification for Up to 100 Children Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Health Assessment and TB Test Child Development Signs and Symptoms of Illness Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting Fingerprint Based Background Check.

Position detailsinclude but are not limited to:

  • Child Engagement Care and Education: Engage and supervise children: teaching diapering potty training outside time meals rest time floor time social play (free play/work time/centers) and group activities. Monitor child development milestones and behaviors; communicate concerns and coordinate referrals/IEPs/IFSPs/behavior plans. Write review and post weekly lesson plans following Creative Curriculum and HCDC/ KDHE/ NAEYC requirements. Rotate toys learning materials and shelf arrangements to maintain a developmentally appropriate environment. Plan and attend class field trips/walks and events; attend center-wide family events. Prepare for child assessments and parent/teacher conferences; generate reports and meet with parents twice per year.
  • Classroom Environment Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with JCCC policies HCDC regulations KDHE licensing CACFP regulations and NAEYC accreditation requirements; ensure direct reports follow them. Ensure classroom and outdoor play areas are well maintained. Assist with NAEYC classroom evidence application during renewal periods. Maintain classroom budget; purchase needed supplies; complete reporting and receipt submission.
  • Staff Leadership Supervision and Collaboration: Provide continuous supervision coaching and feedback to direct reports and JCCC students feedback to the Assistant Director regarding staff student or visitor performance concerns. Prepare for and lead weekly teaching team meetings. Complete staff performance evaluations and lead 1:1 evaluation meetings.
  • Family Engagement and Communication: Develop and maintain reciprocal relationships with families: welcome packets orientations daily communication greeting at arrival/departure post photos and activity updates coordinate and attend regular parent engagement activities and document and post daily care details and share injury reports. Write or review monthly classroom newsletters for the playground app and review staff postings for quality and consistency.
  • Administrative & Program Support: Assist the Assistant Director and Director with feedback reporting and strategic plan tracking Ensure all required postings documentation and compliance reports for classroom are completed accurately. Support classroom operations related to HCDC JCCC KDHE CACFP and NAEYC requirements.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

To be considered for this position we will require an application resume and unofficial transcripts.

Benefits Category

For Fulltime Employees:

  • Health insurance with some employer paid options.
  • Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
  • Retirement plans (403(b) 457(b) and KPERS)
  • Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
  • Paid time off (vacation sick personal and floating holidays)
  • 14 days of paid holidays
  • Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
  • Tuition reimbursement / assistance for nonJCCC courses for employee
  • Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
  • Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
  • And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969 Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park Kansas JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Thats five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes more resources and a thriving campus culture not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin ancestry disability age religion marital status parental status military status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities which includes employment and admissions in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1963 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Executive Order 11246 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002 the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCCs compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator () or Director of Human Resources or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 ; or to Office for Civil Rights Kansas City Office U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut Street Suite 320 Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone: Facsimile: Email to: .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process please reach out to the . In accordance with the college policy finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email .


Required Experience:

Manager


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Johnson County Community College, located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the largest community colleges in the greater Kansas City, MO, metropolitan area. We offer 45 programs of study with 99 degree and certificate options, as well as workforce ... View more

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