Lead Preschool Teacher, Three-Year-Olds — PTO

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Subsidized health insurance

Warm, welcoming environment

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full-time lead teacher for a three-year-old classroom in a busy preschool setting. You will implement a provided curriculum, maintain a safe and organized classroom, and communicate with families through Brightwheel.

The ideal candidate has several years of experience with young children, a thoughtful, collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of responsibility and warmth toward the children in care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Physically capable of caring for young children including lifting and assisting with clothing changes or bathroom needs.
• Understanding of preschool developmental stages.
• Patient, calm and flexible attitude.
• Certified to provide early childhood education in Nevada or willing to complete required training before start.

Responsibilities

• Implementing a provided curriculum of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that encourage exploration and learning.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, and monitoring the children's safety at all times, including following childcare licensing protocols and allergy, health & hygiene protocols.
• Assisting children with feeding, naps, and comforting, and other basic care as needed, in a loving, patient manner.
• Maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's daily activities, milestones, progress, and any concerns, via our childcare software (Brightwheel). Identifying any special needs or developmental delays, and communicating with parents about any concerns with professionality and confidentiality.
• Collaboration with assistants, other teachers, and staff, as a "team player" and leader who creates a positive environment in the classroom and ensures a cohesive and consistent learning experience for the children.

Skills

English communication

Patient and flexible

Child development knowledge

Team leadership

Parent communication

Education

Early childhood education certificate (Nevada)

Job description

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full-time lead teacher for a three-year-old classroom in a busy preschool setting. You will implement a provided curriculum, maintain a safe and organized classroom, and communicate with families through Brightwheel.

The ideal candidate has several years of experience with young children, a thoughtful, collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of responsibility and warmth toward the children in care.