Preschool (Three-Year-Old) Teacher

Zucker Jewish Academy of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Subsidized health insurance

Welcoming work environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Zucker Jewish Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full-time lead teacher for a three-year-old classroom in our busy preschool. You will implement a provided curriculum and foster a warm, engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with young children, strong English communication, and a Nevada ECE certification (or plan to complete training before start).

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to perform physical caregiving tasks for young children.
• Understanding of preschool developmental stages.
• Patient, calm, and flexible attitude.
• Nevada ECE certification or ability to complete training before start

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom and monitor safety per licensing.
• Assist children with feeding, naps, and basic care.
• Communicate with parents via Brightwheel about daily activities and milestones.
• Collaborate with assistants and staff to create a cohesive learning experience.

Skills

English communication

Childcare knowledge

Patience

Team leadership

Education

Nevada ECE certification

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

This is a full-time position as the lead teacher in a three-year-old classroom of a busy preschool.

Benefits include PTO, subsidized health insurance, a competitive salary, and a warm, welcoming working environment.

Responsibilities include:

• 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, includingfollowing 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.

Requirements include:

• The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with colleagues and parents

• The physical abilities to care for small children, including lifting, carrying, and assisting them with clothing changes or using the bathroom, as necessary

• A deep understanding of the developmental stages of preschoolers

• A patient, calm, and flexible attitude

• Currently certified to provide early childhood education with the Nevada Department of Education, OR ability to complete the required training before the start of the position

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience working with young children, a positive and collaborative outlook, and a deep sense of responsibility and love for the children in her care.