Infant/Toddler Teacher

Aleph Academy; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid planning time

Room for growth

Job summary

Aleph Academy is hiring an assistant for a toddler classroom in a licensed preschool recognized for QRIS five star and NAEYC accreditation. The role involves planning age‑appropriate lessons, maintaining a safe and organized environment, teaching basic concepts, and supporting social‑emotional development.

The position includes regular family communication, documentation, and collaboration with staff. Full‑time schedule typically 8:45am–4:30pm, some days until 5:30pm, with occasional extended

Qualifications

• Minimum Education — High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in licensed childcare preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons teaching early literacy, numeracy, colors, shapes and social skills.
• Create a safe, organized, child‑friendly classroom environment.
• Teach basic concepts such as letters, numbers, hygiene and social behaviors.
• Manage classroom routines and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Supervise activities including meals, naps and playtime.
• Communicate with families about progress and daily updates.
• Track child development through observation and documentation.
• Organize classroom materials and collaborate with staff.

Job description

Aleph Academy, a school where teachers are appreciated and supported, is looking for an additional staff member to assist in a toddler aged classroom. Our low ratios, beautiful environment and knowledgeable administration make this the perfect early childhood position. Aleph Academy views our staff's work as crucial to supporting parents and families and an important component in building their own career as well. We strive to provide a fun, friendly, supportive environment, with paid vacation days, paid planning time and lots of room for growth. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and interested in progressive, high quality education.

This is an exciting opportunity to get experience at a QRIS five star, NAEYC accredited preschool and be part of a great team! Those with experience working with young children are encouraged to apply.

Position is full time (35-40 hours) from starting at 8:45am daily until 4:30pm and sometimes until 5:30pm. On Fridays, we we close ar 4:00pm. This position requires experience in a licensed childcare facility, specificially with infants. The classroom consists of 1 teacher with 3 children.

What You'll Do

• Plan lessons that teach early literacy, numeracy, colors, shapes, and social skills
• Create a safe classroom environment that is clean, organized, and child‑friendly
• Teach basic concepts such as letters, numbers, hygiene, and early social behaviors
• Manage classroom behavior using routines, rules, and positive reinforcement
• Supervise activities including playtime, meals, bathroom breaks, and nap time
• Support social‑emotional development by encouraging sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution
• Communicate with families about progress, concerns, and daily updates
• Track child development through observation, assessment, and documentation
• Organize classroom materials and prepare supplies for daily activities
• Collaborate with staff such as aides, specialists, and administrators
• Maintain Health and Safety standards at all times
• Be resposible for changing diapers and/or potty training

Requirements

• Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma.
• Schedule Requirements — Must be able to work 5-days a week from 8:45am-4:30pm (minumim) to 8:45pm-5:30pm (Maxmum).
• Initial childcare training — Required training often includes CPR/First Aid, child development, child abuse reporting, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, emergency preparedness, and safety procedures.
• Background checks — State of Nevada requires fingerprinting and criminal background checks for anyone working with children.
• Professional competencies — Educators must demonstrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, family engagement, and professionalism, as outlined by NAEYC standards.
• Soft skills & interpersonal abilities — Strong communication, creativity, patience, and classroom‑management skills are essential for working with young children.
• Ongoing training —The State of Nevada requires annual continuing education hours to maintain employment or licensure in childcare settings.

Nice To Have

• Preferred Education —Some ECE College Prefered
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential — National certification showing advanced early‑childhood knowledge
• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field — Demonstrates deeper understanding of child development
• Special education experience — Ability to support children with IEPs or developmental delays
• Bilingual or multilingual skills — Valuable for diverse classrooms and family communication
• Training in social‑emotional learning — Strengthens emotional regulation and classroom culture
• Knowledge of curriculum models — Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia
• Classroom technology skills — Digital portfolios, tablets, early‑learning apps
• Strong parent‑communication abilities — Conferences, newsletters, daily reports
• Nature‑based teaching experience — Useful for outdoor or play‑based programs
• Safety Measures — Goes beyond basic safety requirements
• Leadership or mentoring experience — Helpful for lead teacher or team‑based roles
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• We have at least one day off every single month, from Jewish holidays, National holidays, or longer breaks in each season (e.g. winter, spring). This helps to prevent burnout and provides lots of time to plan trips and do the things you love outside of work.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent