Entry Level Toddler Preschool Teacher

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path to Lead Teacher/Admin

Free CDA opportunities

Discounted child care

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid medical, vision, dental

Disability & Life insurance

Pension eligibility

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is hiring community-driven child care providers for our Early Learning Centers in Reno, NV. Positions, Full-Time/Part-Time, pay $15.00 per hour, with a supportive admin team and QRIS-aligned curriculum planning.

Typical day runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Benefits include career growth paths, CDA opportunities, and complimentary child care for eligible ages.

Qualifications

• Quality early childcare is essential for a strong community.
• Demonstrate positivity daily with staff and families.
• Respect diversity and support inclusion in the classroom.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and parents.
• Willingness to learn on the job is valued.

Responsibilities

• Care for children using a safe, nurturing approach.
• Lead your own class and create curriculum aligned with QRIS standards.
• Work with a supportive admin team including directors.
• Address incidents and communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Positive attitude

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Brightwheel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Early Learning Center 1 - Reno, NV 89509

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs community-driven child care providers for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in our Early Learning Centers!

At our Reno/Sparks Early Learning Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to create a positive work experience, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. The Early Learning Centers are committed to practicing those values to create places where every child feels safe and connected--a place to belong and a place to become--and a community organization where you can be sure you’re making a difference.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to focus on children and staff by:

• providing a safe, nurturing environment using Conscious Discipline while leading your own class of students, and creating curriculum programs and lesson plans consistent with QRIS standards.

You’ll get support from a full and engaged admin team, including directors that don’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves and change a diaper or to address incidents and behavior with parents.

Applicants with experience caring for children in a work-setting will be given preference, but this position does not require any experience.

Benefits

• We offer a clear career path, including to Lead Teacher or Admin roles.
• We offer free opportunities to get your Child Development Associate (CDA).
• We offer discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
• We offer all employees tuition reimbursement and employee wellness services.
• We offer all full time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full time employees also receive complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Most employees are also eligible for a 7% pension plan.
• Pay ranges from $15 to $16.50 dependent on Nevada Registry placement and childcare experience.

Job Duties

• Care for children, including diapering, toilet training, feeding, and cleaning.
• Supervise or instruct groups of up to 13 children, depending on age, independently.
• Prepare supplies and materials for lessons and exercises.
• Manage student portfolios.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

Typical Day

• Your day will be Monday through Friday, 8-5. You will need to work all five days.
• Our students range from 6 weeks to 5 years and are generally grouped into six age-based classes to which teachers are assigned.

Qualifications

We have great directors and a program quality team that can teach you skills on the job, but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful as a Teacher with the Early Learning Centers.

• You know that quality early childcare is necessary for a strong community and are dedicated to early childhood education.
• You want to bring positivity every day to every staff member, knowing how stressful and challenging child care is.
• You believe that uniqueness should be celebrated and support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
• You respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
• Experience with MS Word, and Brightwheel are also preferred.

Additional Requirements

• You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional references, but references from non-family members over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism can be substituted in the absence of work experience.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada).
• You will need to be able to pass a childcare background check, which includes an abuse and neglect search.

For more about what makes our Early Learning Centers a great place to work, visit our employment page and view testimonials from our staff!