Preschool Lead Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Planning time

Room for growth

Paid professional development

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aleph Academy in Reno, NV is seeking nurturing early childhood educators to join our team. We offer low staff/child ratios, a supportive administration, paid planning time, vacation days, and room for growth.

The role focuses on ages 1–5, with emphasis on the 3–5 range; high school diploma required; position begins in December. You will plan lessons, foster literacy and social skills, track development, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma.
• Schedule Requirements — Must be able to work 5-days a week from 8:45am-3:45pm (minumim) to 8:45pm-5:30pm (Maximum).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare children for kindergarten by building early academic and social readiness skills

Skills

Strong communication

Creativity

Patience

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aleph Academy, a school where teachers are appreciated and supported, is looking for an additional staff members to join our team. Our stellar 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 as well as career building so we provide low staff/child ratios, a fun and friendly supportive environment, vacation days, paid planning time and room for growth. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and interested in progressive quality education.

This position may include working with children ages 1-5 but will be focused in the 3-5 age range. We are looking to hire for a position beginning in December but are open to starting the position sooner if needed. Our purpose is to find the right fit for our school and our team.

Some education in ECE is preferred. High school diploma required.

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
• Prepare children for kindergarten by building early academic and social readiness skills

Requirements

• Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma.
• Schedule Requirements — Must be able to work 5-days a week from 8:45am-3:45pm (minumim) to 8:45pm-5:30pm (Maximum).
• 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
• Insurance,— we offer a health insurance reimbursement of 50% up to $150 a month torwards health insurance once your 90-day requiremetns are met.
• Paid Professional Development— we provide through the school as well as reimburse for any initial or annual training requirments as long as they are completed on time.
• After 1 year of employment:
• Paid national holidays (8)
• Paid Snow Days — (We follow Washoe County School District Weather Related Closures).
• 2 weeks paid summer vacation — (fixed dates, usually the 1st week of June and 1st week in August) – only with a 1-year commitment, for the prior and upcoming school year.
• Opportunities for upward mobility within our organization —(e.g. lead teacher, preferred, schedule, part time to full time, etc.)
• Priority when choosing schedule and days off.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent